Major Employers
South Central Florida enjoys a natural and relaxing environment with the benefit of easy access to multiple metropolitan areas, international airports and deep seaports. With its centralized location, the region is ideal for manufacturing and product distribution. Here are just a few companies that call the Heartland region home.
| Company | County/City | Emp. Size | Industry Sector |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Hospital | Highlands County | 1000 + | Healthcare |
| MacBee Harvesting | Desoto County | 500-999 | Agriculture, Agribusiness |
| United States Sugar Corp | Hendry County | 500-999 | Agriculture, Agribusiness and Food Manufacturing |
| James D Brewer Fruit Dealer | Desoto County | 500-999 | Agriculture, Agribusiness and Distribution |
| TKM Farms | Belle Glade | 500-999 | Agriculture, Agribusiness |
| Walmart Distribution Center | Desoto County | 500-999 | Distribution |
| J & J Ag Products | Hendry County | 250-499 | Agriculture, Agribusiness |
| 5 A's Harvesting | Hendry County | 250-499 | Agriculture, Agribusiness |
| D & K Harvesting | Hendry County | 250-499 | Agriculture, Agribusiness |
| Gator Harvesting | Hendry County | 250-499 | Agriculture, Agribusiness |
| Pacific Tomato Growers | Immokalee | 250-499 | Agriculture, Agribusiness and Distribution |
| Sorrells Citrus | Desoto County | 250-499 | Agriculture, Agribusiness |
| Entegra Roof Tile | Okeechobee County | 250-499 | Manufacturing |
| Walpole Inc | Okeechobee County | 250-499 | Distribution |
| Everglades Harvesting | Hendry County | 250-499 | Distribution |
| DeSoto Memorial Hospital | Desoto County | 250-499 | Healthcare |
| Highlands Regional Med Ctr | Highlands County | 250-499 | Healthcare |
| Raulerson Hospital | Okeechobee County | 250-499 | Healthcare |
| Oakwood of the Palm Beaches | Belle Glade | 250-499 | Healthcare |
| Palms-Sebring Health Care Ctr | Highlands County | 250-499 | Healthcare |
| Florida Institute Neurologic | Hardee County | 250-499 | Healthcare |
| Seminole Casino Immokalee | Immokalee | 250-499 | Recreation |
| Agero | Highlands County | 250-499 | Call Center |
| Berry CO | Hendry County | 100-249 | Agriculture, Agribusiness |
| Southern Gardens Groves | Hendry County | 100-249 | Agriculture, Agribusiness |
| Lykes Citrus Management | Highlands County | 100-249 | Agriculture, Agribusiness |
| Bethel Farms | Desoto County | 100-249 | Agriculture, Agribusiness |
| A Duda | Hendry County | 100-249 | Agriculture, Agribusiness |
| C & B Farms | Hendry County | 100-249 | Agriculture, Agribusiness |
| Eagle Island Farms | Okeechobee County | 100-249 | Agriculture, Agribusiness |
| McArthur Farms | Okeechobee County | 100-249 | Agriculture, Agribusiness |
| King Ranch | South Bay | 100-249 | Agriculture, Agribusiness |
| Orange Blossom Harvesting | Desoto County | 100-249 | Agriculture, Agribusiness |
| Peace River Citrus | Hendry County | 100-249 | Food Manufacturing |
| Peace River Citrus Products | Desoto County | 100-249 | Food Manufacturing |
| Parker Farms | Hardee County | 100-249 | Food Manufacturing |
| Southern Gardens Citrus | Hendry County | 100-249 | Food Manufacturing |
| Genpack LLC | Highlands County | 100-249 | Food Manufacturing |
| Costa Delray | Highlands County | 100-249 | Agriculture, Agribusiness and Distribution |
| Lykes Brothers | Okeechobee County | 100-249 | Agriculture, Agribusiness and Distribution |
| Larson Dairy | Okeechobee County | 100-249 | Food Manufacturing |
| Peace River Electric Co-OP | Hardee County | 100-249 | Utilities |
| Nobles-Collier | Immokalee | 100-249 | Distribution |
| C F Industries | Hardee County | 100-249 | Distribution |
| Turf Care Supply Corp | Highlands County | 100-249 | Distribution |
| Okeechobee Health Care | Okeechobee County | 100-249 | Healthcare |
| Lake Placid Nursing Home | Highlands County | 100-249 | Healthcare |
| Adventist Health System | Highlands County | 100-249 | Healthcare |
| Florida Hospital Wauchula | Hardee County | 100-249 | Healthcare |
| Hendry Regional Medical Ctr | Hendry County | 100-249 | Healthcare |
| Hardee Manor Healthcare | Hardee County | 100-249 | Healthcare |
| Oakbrook of Labelle | Hendry County | 100-249 | Healthcare |
| Palm Terrace of Clewiston | Hendry County | 100-249 | Healthcare |
| Kenilworth Care & Rehab | Highlands County | 100-249 | Healthcare |
| Lake Placid Health Care | Highlands County | 100-249 | Healthcare |
| Oaks at Avon Park | Highlands County | 100-249 | Healthcare |
| Visonquest | Okeechobee County | 100-249 | Healthcare |
| Royal Care of Avon Park | Highlands County | 100-249 | Healthcare |