Hernando is a pro-business Florida county in the Tampa Bay region. Our mission is to help businesses launch, grow and thrive. From nurturing entrepreneurs and honing workforce talent to supporting enterprises as they expand, the Office of Economic Development is the gateway to streamlined success. Throughout this north Tampa Bay community are business opportunities from microscopic to massive. In the geographic center of the state, Hernando County delivers smooth logistical access by highway, rail and air. Home to a variety of aviation and manufacturing firms is our award-winning Brooksville - Tampa Bay Regional Airport & Technology Center (BKV). Master planned and continuously improving, BKV is adding new roadways and runway features, enhancements that add to a range of aviation, existing facility and build-to-suit land parcels. Target Industries well-suited for success in this north Tampa Bay community include, but are not limited to: Aviation and Aerospace Manufacturing Logistics Back Office Operations Our scenic coastal community and thriving commercial districts are home to leading edge technology employers as well as small, innovative enterprises throughout. Hernando County offers an extraordinary Florida lifestyle and a dynamic business environment.