Waived for the City of Melbourne and Brevard County (available)
Brownfield Program
Eligible with $2500 per new employee
State Tax Waivers
Florida State Tax waivers available
Training
Employee training funds available from the Workforce Board
Expedited Permits
City of Melbourne
Environmental Approvals
Phase one completed
Stormwater Management
Permits in place
Zoning Classification
Compatible with either light (M-1) or heavy manufacturing (M-2)
Florida Tech Research Park
Dynamic Location
On more than 100 acres on Florida’s Space Coast, in partnership with Melbourne International Airport (MLB) Aviation
Commerce Park, Melbourne, Florida
High Tech Companies
70+ companies utilizing over 1,000,000 square feet of space employing over 7,000 people
Employment Base
Highly skilled, technology diverse employment base
High Tech Interactive Cluster
Research and Development, Light Manufacturing, Manufacturing Support, Services and Suppliers
Broad Base of Support Services
High Visitor Convenience, with Hotels (5), Restaurants (15), Financial institutions, Medical facilities (5), Award winning
schools all located within three mile radius
Florida Tech Research Park Office
Convenient location with High visibility at Melbourne International Airport (MLB) Terminal
Incubator Facility on site (State and Federal Supported)
Technology Research and Development Authority (TRDA) works with early-stage technology companies and entrepreneurs to
accelerate their business
Employee Satisfaction
Proximity to highly rated residential, medical, commercial, educational and recreational facilities
Corporate Visibility and Visitor Appeal
Prestigious location, commercial credibility, established financial standing
Melbourne International Airport Amenities
Airline Service
Destinations are Domestic and International (Delta, US Air, Baer Air) Direct Air (seasonal)
U.S. Customs
Full-time on Site
International Business Development
#136 Foreign Trade Zone which enables qualified businesses to defer or eliminate U.S. Customs' duties on imported goods
Fire Station
On site
Police Station
On site
Control Tower
FAA approved
Weather Station
NOAA Regional Office
Airport Terminal
Rated for up to a category 3 hurricaine (125 mph winds)
Hospital
Kindred Hospital (Less than a mile away)
Access
Unrestricted access to the general public
Container Inspection Site
U.S. Customs approved site
Air Carrier Availabilities
Commercial, General Aviation, Military and Cargo
Aircaft Type
Fixed and rotary wing craft
Runways
Three all-weather runways. Main runway 10,181 ft. long
Industry Cluster
Aviation Commerce Park on site
Intermodal Transportation
Aviation
Commercial passenger, commercial freight, military and general aviation availabilities
Rail
Florida East Coast Railway mainline and Airport Rail spur
Truck
Commercial truck lines
Bus
Long distance transport buses via Greyhound as well as local service by Space Coast Area Transit and Melbourne Airport
Shuttle service.
Public Transit Onsite Stops
Space Coast Area Transit (SCAT)
Vehicle
Taxi, Shuttle, and Rental Car
Transportation and Shipping
Hub Facility on site
Port Canaveral, located 25 miles north
Offering cruise lines, cargo lines and shippers, businesses and vacationers advanced capabilities of a first-class
deepwater port
Infrastructure
Roadway
Finished roads to all Research Park sites including four lane access to Interstate 95
Storm Water Management
Permits and structures already in place
Traffic Lights
Signalization in place
Utilities at Lease Line
Water, electricity, natural gas and reclaimed water systems and services running at each lease line
Waste Treatment Plant
Primary, secondary and tertiary treatment facilities adjacent to MLB
Florida Lambda Rail
High speed optical network
Florida Institute of Technology
Founded at the dawn of the Space Race in 1958
Accredited , independent, coeducational, research technological university in the Southeast offering undergraduate,
master’s and doctoral programs
Standings
Rated a Tier One Best National University in U.S. News & World Report; named a Barron's Guide “Best Buy” in College
Education; one of just nine schools in Florida lauded by the 2012 Fiske Guide to Colleges
Fields of Study
Science, Engineering, Aeronautics, Business, Humanities, Mathematics, Psychology, Communication, Education, High-tech
fields and related disciplines
Cooperative Education (Co-op) programs
The College of Engineering and College of Aeronautics Co-op program enables students to gain academic credit for their work
experiences.
Internships
Career Management Services provides assistance to students seeking major-related work experiences
Continuing Education and Training
Offers a variety of professional development programs and certificates (On-line and On-site)
Joint Applied Research Initiatives
Opportunities to seek funding and grants for collaborative research
Accessability
Florida Tech Research Park is 5 minutes from campus, close to many technological and research facilities
Transportation Support
Florida Tech Student Shuttle runs every 30 minutes between the main campus, MLB terminal, and the Emil Buehler Center for
Aviation Training and Research
Available Sites
Applied Research Laboratory Bldg
Laboratory, offices and suites available
FTRP - AA
9.30 acres proposed class A office space
FTRP - AB
6.90 acres high technology manufacturing
FTRP - AC
8.10 acres high technology manufacturing
FTRP - AD
11.80 acres high technology manufacturing
FTRP - AE
4.40 acres high technology manufacturing
FTRP - AF
4.40 acres high technology manufacturing
FTRP - AG
1.37 commercial aviation
FTRP - AH
1.44 commercial aviation
FTRP - AG
4.20 acres high technology manufacturing
FTRP - AI
6.90 acres high technology manufacturing
FTRP - AJ
5.30 acres high technology manufacturing
Other parcels are available
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