2021-12-07 Ex 05, Exhib� 5
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Presentation for the City of Okeechobee
12/7/2021
M ission Statement:
The Okeechobee County Economic
Development Corporation works
collaboratively with public and private
partners to promote and nurture existing
businesses, create an environment for new
business development and recruitment,
and increase job opportunities in
Okeechobee County.
PURPOSE:
To enhance and cause quality economic
growth of the Okeechobee County
Economy.
Who Are We?
• Public / Private 501(c) (6) corporation
• Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation Board of
Directors:
• Board of County Commissioners appointment
• City Council appointment
• Indian River State College appointment
• Okeechobee County School District appointment
• Economic Council of Okeechobee County appointments (3)
• Chamber of Commerce appointment
• Florida Power and Li,qht ap�ointment
• Okeechobee Utility Authority appointment
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Private Investors (5)
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Indian River State College In-Kind Investor
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• Finalized Design of Entryway Enhancement Project
• Supported local business expansions
• Promoted Lake and Trail Groundbreaking Ceremony
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• Explored Space Florida's Opportunities for
Okeechobee County
• Executed BRE Program Implementation Plan Phase 1
• Coordinated a site visit with an industrial prospect
• Sponsored "Employability Skills" Summer camp
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• Facilitated 5 new prospective businesses
• Business Manager completed BEDC certification
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Heartland Board
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• Joined I RSC's Workforce Development Campaign
• Joined state EDC association - Florida Economic
Development Council
• Sponsored the Annual Florida Rural Economic
Development Association Summit
• Partnered with South Florida Water
Management on Project Lightning
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Soft Skills Expansion
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JULY Employability Skills Camp
Workforce Development
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