With the support of #FEDC21 Platinum Presenting Sponsor, Enterprise Florida and Diamond Sponsors, CareerSource Florida, Florida SBDC Network, and Development Counsellors International, we are thrilled to hold the 2021 Annual Conference at the Margaritaville Orlando Resort, October 13-15 in person.
To better serve your needs and have the best conference possible, we ask you to complete a very brief survey to ensure you have a fantastic time at this event.
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast with Exhibitor Sponsors - North Compass Foyer
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. General Session Opening - Compass Rose Ballroom
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Florida 2030 Blueprint Update: Dr. Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist, FL Chamber Foundation and Rose Fagler, Manager of Economic Development, Weyerhaeuser - Compass Rose Ballroom
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Break with Exhibitor Sponsors - North Compass Foyer
10:00 – 10:50 a.m. Reshoring Manufacturing and Their Supply Chains: Rosemary Coates, The Reshoring Institute, and Kevin Carr, CEO, FloridaMakes - Compass Rose Ballroom
10:50 – 11:00 a.m. Transition to Luncheon - On Vacation
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Innovation in Marketing Awards Luncheon: Lucienne Pears, VP of Economic & Business Development, Babcock Ranch & Kitson Partners; Kat Saunders, Senior Vice President, Client Strategy, DCI; Griff Salmon, Principal, VisionFirst Advisors - On Vacation
1:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Transition to General Session - Compass Rose Ballroom
1:15 – 2:45 p.m. Project Development Protocol: A Winning Strategy Moderated by Kelly Smallridge, CEO, BDB of Palm Beach County
Speakers:
Jamal Sowell, Secretary of Commerce / President & CEO, Enterprise Florida; Michelle Dennard, CEO, CareerSource Florida; Dane Eagle, Secretary, Dept. of Economic Opportunity; Matt Chesnut, CEcD, Director of Business and Economic Development, Space Florida; Greg Britton, CEO, Florida SBDC Network - Compass Rose Ballroom
2:45 – 4:00 p.m. 2022 Legislative Session Prelude: The Budget Game facilitated by Chris Barry, VP of Communications & External Affairs, Florida TaxWatch and Erin Rock, The Southern Group - Compass Rose Ballroom
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Break
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Networking Reception with Exhibitor Sponsors - North Compass Foyer 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. FEDC Leadership Dinner: Gary Kelly, CEO, Southwest Airlines Dan Webster Young Innovator Scholarship; Paul A. Sohl, Rear Adm. USN (ret), CEO, Florida High Tech Corridor Council Toni Jennings Workforce Developer of the Year; Michelle Dennard, CEO, CareerSource Florida Eunice Sullivan Economic Developer of the Year; Crystal Stiles, Senior Director, Economic Development, FPL - Compass Rose Ballroom
Get the most out of the app and have a more productive experience!
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NAVIGATE the event agenda and logistics, even without Wi-Fi or data. Access useful information like ridesharing and local attractions through the Community Board
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NETWORK effectively. Plan whom to meet by exploring attendee profiles and sending out messages
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PARTICIPATE in event activities through session likes, comments, ratings, live polling, tweeting, and more
We are populating our conference app on the Whova platform. At your convenience, you can access the app portal with sign-in details at: https://whova.com/portal/fedcc_202005/
If you do not already have the app you can get it at the App or Google Play stores:
The deadline for reserving your resort accommodations is September 27th.
Take Advantage of Exhibitor Opportunities
Exhibitors, for the first time in a long time you can take advantage of in-person marketing and networking opportunities. The state's top economic development leaders are ready to see what you have to offer.
We can assist with an unmanned booth if you are under travel restrictions.
You will also receive exposure via the conference app.
