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#FEDC2023 is Coming Up in May!
Sponsor the conference
Learn more via our conference sponsor PDF.
Save the date!
Our next FEDC Foundation Annual Conference will be held May 8-10, 2023, at the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista in Orlando.
The newly established FEDC Foundation will host the 2023 FEDC conference. Our foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, is focused on economic, workforce, and community-development research and education.
A special thank you to Enterprise Florida for once again serving as our conference Platinum Presenting Partner.
Our FAB 2023 Conference Committee joins me to create an engaging experience that will enhance your professional endeavors and fortify us as a state economy:
Our 2023 Conference Committee:
- Sherry Ambrose, Awards Chair
- Adam Myers, Fundraising Chair
- Tracy Garcia, CEcD, MEDP, Marketing Chair
- Tim Johns, Enterprise FloridaCarmen Hilbert, CareerSource Florida
- Alex Price, Central Florida Development Council
- Mary Swoope, Duke Energy
We hope to see you next year! Look for more information coming in future FEDC newsletters and this website.

Scarlett Phaneuf, CEcD
FEDC Conference Chair
Fast Facts
Save the Date: May 8-10, 2023
Location: Sheraton Lake Buena Vista
Register
Register for the 2023 Conference.
Registration fee includes a one-year subscription to Florida Trend magazine valued at $29.95. Current subscribers will have the 12 monthly issues added to their existing subscription. This cost is part of the registration and is not separately deductible.
Reserve your room
You can reserve your room now at a special rate. The cutoff date is Monday, April 17, 2023.
Book your accommodation for Florida Economic Development Council Conference 2023
The FEDC 2022 Annual Conference was held May 16-18 at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront.
Thanks to our sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and you for making it a great success!
Enjoy these photos from the 2022 conference.






































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Sponsored by Enterprise Florida.