Space Coast EDC issues statement on the Ellis case From the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast: Claudia Devitt, Sr Manager, Marketing and Communications (321) 638-2000 CDevitt@SpaceCoastEDC.org The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast’s appeal regarding public records request, and remanded the case back to the lower court for further rulings. “We are grateful for today’s’ … [Read more...]
An enlightening profile of the Haines City Economic Development Council
The Central Florida Development Council takes a look at Haines City EDC CFDC recently posted an informative profile of the Haines City Economic Development Council. The post covers the uniquely cooperative relationship between the two economic development organizations. President and chief executive officer of the Haines City EDC, Cyndi Jantomaso discusses how the EDCs work together to bring new enterprises to Polk County. The Haines City Industrial Park is also covered in detail. It's a … [Read more...]
Growing numbers of international technology-based companies call South Florida home
Andrew Duffell, President & CEO of Research Park at Florida Atlantic University® recently published an interesting article in the June issue of Forward Florida. It examines the growing number of international technology-based companies in South Florida. Please read Andrew's entire article about this exciting development. Duffell’s international background and multiple economic development roles have shaped his forward-thinking and problem-solving approach regarding the development … [Read more...]
Florida MSAs with the Soundest Economic Strength Indicators
New data on Florida MSAs' Economic Strength Indicators Factors that indicate economic strength include per capita real GMP, manufacturing/goods-producing employment, and employment growth. Get the insights for the most recent year as well as the last three- and five-year periods from Area Development. A number of Florida MSAs were ranked in the top 100. To see where your area ranks and examine all the details access the full report here. … [Read more...]
An important message from the Space Coast EDC
FEDC Members, Thank you for your support of the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast’s legal appeal related to public records through the filing of an Amicus Brief. Your brief provided an important perspective to the legal matter and the need for this ruling to be fully reviewed and returned to the lower court. Having the FEDC back our appeal demonstrates the critical nature of this case and how the future of economic development within Florida will be … [Read more...]
Alliance 2015 Mid-Year Meeting Features Company Relocation and Expansion Announcements, Keynote by Florida Secretary of Commerce and Award Presentations
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance hosted its Mid-Year Luncheon, presented by FPL, on Thursday, May 14, 2015 to an audience of 500 members and guests at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale. President/CEO Bob Swindell and Chairman Mike Moore of COI access reported the following results of the Alliance’s ongoing work as the official public/private partnership for economic development in Broward County: More than $29 Million in capital investment by Alliance-assisted … [Read more...]
Tool for Site Selectors Features available Industrial And Commercial Properties in Miami-Dade
Find your place with this new site The Beacon Council and Miami-Dade County website www.miamidadesites.com features available vacant industrial and commercial properties. It is based on user-defined criteria for Miami-Dade County utilizing geographically based demographic and business information. It also enables commercial real estate brokers to register and highlight available parcels. Listings are provided at no cost and reach a targeted audience including Site … [Read more...]
Scott Raises Specter Of Government Shutdown
Gov. Rick Scott raised the possibility Thursday that state government could shut down because of a budget impasse in the Legislature and asked agencies to outline services that need to keep running regardless of whether lawmakers reach an agreement. In addition to raising the issue of a shutdown with state departments, Scott appeared to try to preemptively blame the Senate if negotiations drag on past June 30, the end of the current budget year. Senators have pushed for the budget to include … [Read more...]
Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metro Area Ranks No. 1 For Highest Net Small Business Job Growth
According to the social network WalletHub, the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area ranks No. 1 for Highest Net Small Business Job Growth. This is based on a careful review of 11 key metrics ranging from small business job growth and industry variety to earnings for employees. By 2042, the Cape Coral, Fla., metro area is projected to experience the highest population increase, at 103.4 percent! "This reaffirms just how important it is to plan to grow our commercial base," says Cape Coral Economic … [Read more...]
Suwannee County Makes Commitment to Business Growth
The Suwannee Board of County Commissioners has launched two powerful initiatives to make it even more attractive for businesses to locate, expand or move into the north Florida county touted as “Florida’s New Frontier.” The commission recently voted to approve the Suwannee County Business Incentive Program as well as the creation of a formalized Suwannee County Department of Economic Development. The Suwannee County Business Incentive Program authorizes the commission to make … [Read more...]
