Pensacola is the largest market along the Gulf Coast between New Orleans and Jacksonville. Pensacola’s private sector employment base is built on health care, retail services, real estate and tourism. Future economic growth in Pensacola will be driven by financial services and technology. The availability of a trained workforce, high tech infrastructure, business climate and training programs are factors in this growth. The military is a key component of the Pensacola economy, contributing over $2.5 Billion in economic impact.