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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2012-2017 . June 4, 2013 Palm Beach County Business Development Board – Seven 50 Meeting . Topics of Discussion:. 2012-2017 CEDS CEDS Implementation Tie-in to Seven 50. 2012-2017 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy . 2012-2017 CEDS .
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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2012-2017 June 4, 2013 Palm Beach County Business Development Board – Seven 50 Meeting
Topics of Discussion: • 2012-2017 CEDS • CEDS Implementation • Tie-in to Seven 50
2012-2017 CEDS Four-county action plan designed to promote: • Cluster-based industry strategy • Business growth/development • High wage job growth • Economic diversification
Created in Partnership With: • State, Regional and Local Economic Development Partners including: • CEDS Committee members • Business Development Board of Palm Beach County • Economic Council of Palm Beach County • Business Development Board of Martin County • Economic Council of Martin County • Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County • Indian River County Chamber of Commerce • Florida Department of Economic Opportunity • Workforce Alliance • Workforce Solutions • South Florida Manufacturers Association • Treasure Coast local governments • South Florida Regional Planning Council • Florida Regional Councils Association • Others
CEDS Plan is Value-Driven Critical Infrastructure Value-AddedIndustry • Entrepreneurship/Small Business Development Sunside Fun, Inc. - Vero Beach Glades Utility Authority Regional Infrastructure Project VGTI Florida under construction Bringing Tax Dollars Back to the Region
Tie-In to Seven 50 • CEDS plan can inform Seven 50 with respect to potential: • Projects • Programs • Activities Key question: How do we create a globally competitive regional economy?