Top 3% Best City to Start a Small Business

2nd Fastest Growing City in the United States

Best City for Young Entrepreneurs

Semiconductor

North Port’s strategic location within a 60-minute drive of 4.1 million people supports semiconductor manufacturing and research and development operations, with regional logistics connectivity, development-ready industrial space, and a planned workforce development pipeline.

Qualifying NAICS Code: 3344

Healthcare

North Port has grown into a regional hub for healthcare, home to several major providers. Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is leading continued expansion with a $507 million, 100-bed hospital near I-75.

Qualifying NAICS Code: 622

Aerospace and Aviation

North Port serves as a support market within Florida’s aviation ecosystem, in close proximity to seven executive, regional, international, and general aviation airfields, strategically positioning suppliers and distributors for regional access and growth.

Qualifying NAICS Codes: 3364XX, 4881XX

Logistics and Distribution

North Port’s position along I-75 connects companies to over 4.1 million people within a 60-minute drive. Its Transportation and Warehousing sector, a core part of logistics and distribution, has grown 25.4% over the past five years.

Qualifying NAICS Codes: 48 and 49

Manufacturing

North Port is home to the 678,000-square-foot North Port Business Park, a Class-A industrial campus developed by Benderson Development. The park offers modern facilities designed for advanced manufacturing, assembly, and supply-chain operations with direct access to the I-75 Innovation Corridor.

Qualifying NAICS Codes: 31, 32, and 33

Sports Entertainment

North Port is exploring opportunities to bring new sports and entertainment venues to the city. With available green space along the I-75 corridor and growing demand for regional amenities, the city is well-positioned to attract future development in this sector.

Qualifying NAICS Codes: 7139, 7112, 7113