The Enterprise Zone Pilot Project was created in 1999 to encourage business investment and improve general social and economic conditions within a small, distressed local area. A distressed inner city mall in Jacksonville was designated as the pilot project area.
The pilot project has had a very limited effect. Only one business qualified to receive the incentives offered under the project. However, local efforts to revitalize the area have had success.
Also, some chain-based businesses located in the pilot project area that were not eligible for incentives under the pilot project received incentives under the state's Enterprise Zone Program.

Few Businesses Take Advantage of Enterprise Zone Benefits; the Legislature Could Consider Several Options to Modify the Program
Report 11-01 January 2011
Legislature May Wish to Consider Options for Enhancing Florida's Recreational Marine Industry
Report 07-48 December 2007
The Legislature Has Several Options Available for Enhancing Rural Enterprise Zones
Report 05-54 November 2005
Locals Find State Urban Revitalization Programs Useful; More Centralized Program Information Would Be Helpful
Report 05-32 May 2005

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