Additionally, my husband and I have attended the Cocoa Chamber of Commerce meetings to get an idea of the future growth in the area.  

Check out several such as chamber of commerce, toast masters, reia, and anything else that interests you.

Clyde:Check with your city's Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development people for your state or county and ask them what businesses are looking to expand or move into the area.  

Six years after I quit, my hubs finally agreed to letting me start vaping because I was still dealing with the psychological addiction of smoking.  

Also check with your local Chamber of Commerce.

Check too, to see if there's a business organization or chamber of commerce and ask them about that area as well.Best of luck to you.  

I encourage you to keep an eye on local chamber meetings,  talk your local planning and zoning people,  read the local paper, and get out there and meet those living and working in the neighborhoods you are interested in.  

You should also lean on the info provided by Wikipedia and the Chamber of Commerce.  

@Farouk El KhatibCheck HUD homes owner occupant gets first crack.Local banks have to report annually how they invested in the local area under the Community Reinvestment Act.Call the Chamber of Commerce President and ask who they like in the local banks use the presidents name drop when calling the referral.If you deal with agents try to deal with the listing agent who is in direct contact with the owner and will get full commission.Paul

City officials, chamber of commerce, media and influencers are all accessible and ready to support you.