| Events and Calls to Action | |
2012-13 Board of Directors Nominations
The Florida Economic Development Council, Inc in accordance with its bylaws and in conjunction with the 2012 FEDC Nominating Committee, are conducting a call for nominations for the 2012-13 Board of Directors. The process for open nomination will be from May 3- May 15. More Information
Earn Your CEcD Recertification at the 2012 Florida Economic Development Conference
Following our mission of providing world-class professional development opportunities for economic developers in Florida, we are proud to announce that the 2011 and upcoming 2012 Florida Economic Development Conference is recognized by the International Economic Development Council as a professional development event that counts toward the recertification of Certified Economic Developers (CEcD). More Information
Regional Events:
- IEDC comes to Tampa: Economic Development Training Class: Business Retention and Expansion Read On
- IEDC Annual Conference Read On
- Coastal Cities Summit Read On
- Florida Brownfield Redevelopment Workshop Read On
- Florida STEM Manufacturing & Education Forum Read On
- Gulf Power Economic Symposium Read On
- Enterprise Florida Regional Training Sessions 2012 Read On
- 10th Annual National Economic Gardening Conference Read On
- World Trade Connections Read On
- SWFL Micro Enterprise Read On
Submit Your Event, Meeting, Webinar by emailing info@fedc.net.
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| News Around the State | |
| April 2012 National Employment and Unemployment Information
The national unemployment rate was 8.1 percent in April 2012, down 0.1 percentage point from the March rate of 8.2 percent and down 0.9 percentage point from 9.0 percent a year ago. Read On
Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Mid-Year Meeting Features New Jobs Announcements, Bloomberg Radio Host Kathleen Hays, AutoNation Chairman Mike Jackson, and Presentation of World Class Faculty Award
This resulted in 780 new value added jobs, 943 retained jobs and more than $9 million in new capital investment. The announcement was made by Alliance Chairman J. David Armstrong, Jr., president of Broward College. Read On
Florida SBDCs Key to Helping Florida Businesses Continue Positive Growth
This includes more and more businesses seeking to hire new employees, less facing lay-offs, and more small businesses able to obtain capital. According to the survey, 37% of small businesses are looking to hire new employees in the next six months. This is excellent news for the Florida economy. Read On
New Realities for Economic Development Organizations
Economic development organizations (EDOs) are operating in a new landscape due to shifts in the 21st century economy and an uncertain recovery from the Great Recession. The new landscape is complex and uncertain, marked by heightened global competition, an urgent need to increase efficiency, more stringent demands for accountability from investors and stakeholders, and pressure to create and retain jobs in a severely impacted labor market. Read On
Healthcare IT Company to Locate on Space Coast, Creating 190 Jobs
BlueWare, Inc., a Michigan-based information technology company, plans to relocate its operations to Melbourne, Florida, as part of a $5 million capital investment expected to create an estimated 190 jobs over the next four years. Read On
Submit your news and regional highlights by emailing info@fedc.net. |
