Yes. We work with owner-led, mid-market and private-equity-backed companies across the Ocala metro area (Marion County), including The Villages, Belleview, Dunnellon and Silver Springs.
OCALA, FLORIDA
Strategy and operations consulting in Ocala.
Ocala and Marion County are known for thoroughbred horse farms and equestrian events, and have become a significant distribution and manufacturing location on Interstate 75 in north-central Florida.
THE LOCAL ECONOMY
What drives business in Ocala.
Horse farms, equine veterinary practices and the World Equestrian Center make the horse industry a distinctive part of the economy and the area's identity. Distribution centers serving Florida and the Southeast, including a Chewy fulfillment center, cluster near I-75, and manufacturers include Lockheed Martin and fire-truck maker E-One. AdventHealth Ocala and HCA Florida Ocala Hospital lead healthcare for a large and growing retiree population that extends into the northern edge of The Villages.
Notable employers
- AdventHealth Ocala
- HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
- Lockheed Martin
- E-One
- Chewy
Institutions
- College of Central Florida
- Florida State Fire College
- Ocala International Airport
WHAT COMPANIES HERE FACE
The decisions in front of Ocala management teams.
Rapid growth in distribution and retirement communities has tightened labour markets for warehouse, healthcare and trades workers. Equine businesses carry high fixed costs for land, feed and veterinary care and depend on affluent clients and event calendars. Builders and service firms catering to retirees must scale quickly without losing control of quality and margin.
WHERE TO START
Where Ocala engagements usually begin.
8–12 weeks per site or process
Process & productivity improvement
Warehouse and plant operators along I-75 need higher output per worker as Marion County's labour market tightens.
See the service 6–10 weeksPricing strategy & discount control
Horse farms, trainers and equine service providers often underprice boarding and services relative to their rising fixed costs.
See the service 8–12 weeks to designOperating model & organization design
Service firms growing with Ocala's retiree communities need clear roles and decision rights as they add crews and locations.
See the serviceINDUSTRIES
Industries that anchor Ocala.
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