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...]
Florida’s Chief Economic Development Officer, Bill Johnson, Leading the Way at FEDC Annual Conference
The Florida Economic Development Council will begin the 2015 Florida Economic Development Conference in Orlando, with Bill Johnson, Florida Secretary of Commerce and President & CEO of Enterprise Florida, addressing economic developers from around the state at the opening Plenary. The conference will be held July 13-15 at the Walt Disney Swan Hotel and highlights the pioneers, leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and catalysts that will drive Florida’s economic future. Florida Power & … [Read more...]
Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast v. Scott Ellis
Fourteen media groups—including the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting—have filed an amicus brief backing Brevard County Clerk of Courts Scott Ellis in a case regarding whether a local public/private economic development agency’s documents are subject to the state’s public records laws. First Amendment advocates argue the case, Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast v. Scott Ellis, has implications that would affect the entire state. According to the filed brief, … [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...]
Message from Tammie Nemecek – May 15, 2015
I am pleased to report that there is tremendous momentum for your largest professional development opportunity of the year. You may now view the conference agenda and see all of the movers and shakers who will be in Orlando July 13-15 to leverage the Florida economic development network. You can also invite your local and regional partners to join FEDC AND attend the conference at a combined rate for a 30% savings! The Walt Disney World Swan room block is at 70% capacity and will close on … [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...]
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