St. Joe Company and Orvis Announce Strategic Alliance

July 30, 2007 - Source: BusinessWire

The St. Joe Company, one of Florida's largest real estate development companies, and Orvis, Inc., one of America's oldest outdoor lifestyle, travel and equipment companies, announced today a strategic alliance to promote outdoor recreation, real estate products and conservation programs across Northwest Florida.

Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will work to develop Orvis operated shooting and fly-fishing schools in Northwest Florida and will work as a team to envision a community concept created around the Orvis lifestyle. In addition, the two companies will evaluate the creation of an Orvis Club facility in the region. Orvis designs and brands signature eco-travel experiences that can also be integrated into JOE’s rural recreational land sales program in the region.