This survey will help define a year-round professional development program for every career level that will equip Florida economic, workforce, and community developers and elevate Florida’s global competitiveness. Member engagement on FEDC committees is vital.
Thank you for completing the survey in a timely manner so we can get each committee up and running.
Mark your calendars for a jam-packed week of economic development advocacy in Tallahassee from January 22 through 26.
FEDC will kick things off with a reception on Monday evening.
The Florida Manufacturing & Supply Chain Advocacy Council will host events on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Space Days will also be held this week, and we’ll wrap up Wednesday evening and all-day Thursday with Rural Counties Day on the Capitol Plaza.
#1 State for Manufacturing Talent is our theme for the week and of course, we encourage everyone to post your BEST manufacturing talent development solutions on social media using the hashtags #FLEconDevWeek24 #FLManufacturingTalent.
More to come as logistics are finalized.
Industries of the Future Summer Webinar Series – Aviation & Aerospace
On September 13 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, please join FEDC Executive Director Beth Cicchetti and three fellow FEDC members to showcase Florida’s competitiveness in Aviation & Aerospace.
Our hearts are with the St. Lucie EDC family as we mourn the loss of a valued team member, Jennifer DuBey.
Jennifer passed away on Monday following a tragic auto accident the week prior. If you knew Jenn, you remember her vivacious spirit even in the face of cancer treatment.
It is a vast understatement to say that these last several days have been extraordinarily difficult ones for Pete, Maureen, and the entire team at the EDC of St. Lucie County.
Please keep them and Jenn’s family in your prayers.
Save the Date for FEDC’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration
We are pleased to announce the dates for the FEDC Foundation Annual Conference being held at the Sawgrass Marriott in beautiful Ponte Vedra Beach April 15-17, 2024.
2024 will mark FEDC’s 60th Anniversary and this conference will be filled with plenty of time to network with your colleagues and celebrate our Diamond Jubilee!
Many thanks to Florida Power and Light for returning as the Signature Networking Dinner Partner, which will be held at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse on Monday, April 15 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
To reserve a room at Sawgrass Marriott Resort, you can call (888)789-3090 or go online.
Registration is to open soon.
Sponsorships and Exhibit Hall opportunities are available by contacting Jill Blackman at jblackman@FEDConline.org.
Happy Workforce Development Month!
The National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) has developed a helpful toolkit through which you can celebrate Workforce Development all month long.
The Florida Workforce Developers Association will hold its annual conference this month in Orlando at the Rosen Shingle Creek.
CareerSource Florida Board of Directors will meet on September 18-19 during the summit.
Special Thanks to VisionFirst Advisors and Central Florida Development Council for becoming a Silver Sustaining Member!
If you would like to join FEDC, please contact Jill Blackman, Director of Members Success, at jblackman@fedconline.org.
Coming soon: FEDC is excited to announce a new partnership with Glue Up.
Over the next few weeks FEDC will be developing a new member-centric website with one-stop technological features: membership CRM database, conference app, website redesign, and more!
Stay tuned for updates along the way for this tremendous new tool and benefit for all FEDC members.
