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ndian River County is located on Florida's east coast, covering 543 square miles of citrus, beaches, and agrowing light industrial base. Located 65 miles north of West Palm Beach and two hours from Orlando,Indian River County is within three hours of 90% of Florida's population — easy access to markets, yet farfrom urban sprawl, traffic and congestion.
      As a partner in the Research Coast Economic Develop-ment Coalition, Indian River County represents abroad spectrum of industry. The New Piper Aircraft has called Vero Beach home since 1957. MachoProducts, Ford Wire and Cable, and Parker Hannifin are but a few other nationally known and respectedcompanies located here. High tech firms like e-Merge Interactive and M.C. Miller Company, as well asscientific research entities such as Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and Syngenta, bring the best andthe brightest employees to our area.
      CVS Pharmacy recently announced its plans to build a 400,000 square foot facility in the new 150-acreIndian River Park of Commerce, located on State Road 60 one mile west of I-95. The Park's centrallocation for markets in Florida was cited as the major factor in their decision to locate to Indian RiverCounty, plus the cooperation of local government and local leadership. It was the best site geographicallyand economically, as stated by the company's site consultant.
      InfrastructureIn addition to Interstate 95 and State Road 60 providing north-south and east-west transportation routes,Florida's Turnpike is just 30 minutes to the west.
      Vero Beach Municipal Airport is a full service Fixed Base Operator with a 7,000-foot runway. Cateringprimarily to private and corporate aircraft, charter service is also available to other Florida markets and theBahamas. Daily commercial airline service direct to La Guardia, JFK, and Atlanta is available out ofMelbourne International Airport, just 35 miles away.
      The Florida East Coast Railway provides freight service linking Indian River County to Miami in the southand all points north. Natural gas is available along SR 60 from I-95 east to the Vero Beach power plant.
      Workforce/Training Indian River County's diverse workforce of 52,000 ranges from semi-skilled to highly technical. Another16,000 youngsters are being prepared in our school system to eventually become productive members ofthe workforce through innovative programs in the county's diverse number of school choices.
      Indian River Community College (IRCC), a fully accredited and nationally recognized two-year institution,is known for its close relationship with the business community in providing flexible training programs.IRCC, in conjunction with Florida Atlantic University, offers many 4-year degree programs as part of itsinnovative 2+2 Program.
      For more information on locating your facility in Indian River County, visit www.indianriverchamber.com or call 772-567-3491 ext. 121.