A core mission of the City of West Palm Beach is to be proactively involved in the recruitment of new businesses, the retention of local companies and the expansion of existing industries in order to increase employment opportunities for West Palm Beach citizens and stimulate economic growth. The City of West Palm Beach (pop. 102,000) is the county seat of Palm Beach County, Florida and one of the fastest growing areas in the country. We are proud of our ethnic and cultural diversity, both in the community we serve and in our workplace. The City of West Palm Beach was incorporated in 1894 and encompasses 55 square miles which includes a downtown intercoastal waterfront. The City features a variety of national recognized cultural and leisure activities. Many business leaders choose West Palm Beach as their corporate or regional headquarters.