FEDC Members, make your voice heard Are you ready to make a large impact on economic development efforts in Florida? Enjoy the rights you have as a member of FEDC and participate in determining the 2016-17 slate for the FEDC Board of Directors. A statewide member call will be held Friday, September 9 at 10:00 AM. The call in number is 888-204-5987, ACCESS CODE 3204813 It includes: Executive Committee (TO BE VOTED ON BY THE MEMBERSHIP) Chair – Larry Williams, Miami-Dade Beacon … [Read more...]
Advance your career with Florida’s only accredited Basic Economic Development Course
The Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) focuses on the fundamental concepts, tools and skills needed to be successful in today’s political, economic and business environment. The BEDC will provide the participant with a comprehensive understanding of the keys of successful economic development. For those new to the profession, the BEDC is the first step toward professional certification by the IEDC. This Course also has AICP Accreditation. FEDC is proud to announce that we will be … [Read more...]
FEDC Member of the Week: Michael McHugh, Director, Hernando County Office of Business Development
Suzanne Christman, CEcD, Senior Manager, Business Development at Pinellas County Economic Development and FEDC Regional Director of Tampa Bay interviewed Michael McHugh, Director at Hernando County Office of Business Development. How long have you been in economic development? I have been the Director of Business Development for Hernando County since 2002. Previous to that I worked in the mining, power and cement industries with responsibilities from management to distribution. My current … [Read more...]
Economic Development and the Sunshine Law
This FEDC webinar will focus on the aspects of the Sunshine Law that are relevant to the day to day practices of economic development professionals. Robert D. Pritt, J.D. with experience in areas of local government, land use and real estate law will be the featured expert. Register today and build your economic development tool kit! Monday, September 26th, 2011 10:00am - 11:30am EST $45.00 for members $60.00 for non-members Get the most out of this webinar by sending us your questions ahead … [Read more...]
About the Florida Eight
Have you heard the buzz about the Florida Eight and wondered what it was? Read below for more information and don't forget to visit their website: www.floridaeight.com WHAT IT IS: The Florida Eight initiative provides regional teams with a variety of facilitation services and resources to build their regional capacity for economic development, talent development, job retention and international business opportunities—all priorities outlined in Governor Rick Scott’s 7-7-7 Jobs Plan. Through … [Read more...]
Governor Scott to Attend 2011 Florida Economic Development Conference
Keynote Speaker at Economic Development Professional of the Year Award Ceremony Governor Rick Scott confirmed today that he will attend the Florida Economic Development Council’s 2011 Conference: Introducing the New Florida as the events keynote speaker in Orlando, Florida on June 23, 2011. Scott will speak during the presentation of the Professionals of the Year dinner ceremony recognizing the achievements of an outstanding economic and workforce developer in Florida. “The Governor’s … [Read more...]
2011 FEDC Annual Conference: Introducing the NEW Florida
Register Today and Book Your Hotel! $275 Members $300 Non-Members Day One – June 23rd 10am Plenary Session: How Does Florida Compete Against Other States 11am Breakout Session: Broadband Water Quality Issues Renewable Energy and PACE legislation Workforce Florida Funding Opportunities International Economic Development 12pm Lunch: Presentation of 2011 Richard McLaughlin Volunteer of … [Read more...]
STEMflorida Update: March 11th, 2011
Meeting 5 Notes The meeting notes from the team’s most recent discussion are attached here in PDF format: STEMflorida Session Notes5 FINAL. If you have questions or comments, please email them directly to Teresa barber at Tbarber@fairfieldindex.com. These notes will also be posted on STEMflorida.net. Please remember to share these notes with colleagues and partners in your industry, region, and community! BSC Industry Ambassadors Thank you to the many STEMflorida Business Steering Council … [Read more...]
Enterprise Florida Export Sales Mission: Chile and Peru May 14 – 21
Businesses interested in exploring trade opportunities in Latin America, which accounts for 60 percent of the state’s total merchandise trade, have a unique opportunity to visit two of its leading export markets for Florida companies. Chile and Peru are in Florida’s top 50 merchandise trading partners with exports totaling over $6.5 billion. Chile as one of the most dynamic and prosperous economies in Latin America, offers a wide range of opportunities for U.S. goods and services. … [Read more...]
STEMflorida: What, Who, and Why
What is STEM? STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math – usually in reference to talent. STEM can cut across the learning pipeline – from early childhood education through lifelong learning. It can be referenced in efforts focused on talent development, but also retention and recruitment or retraining/recertification efforts. Any career enabled by science, technology, engineering, or math may be a STEM career; it is the technician working with algebra in her … [Read more...]
