Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

2012-2017

June 4, 2013Palm 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

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

Organized Around the Six Pillars Framework

CEDS Plan is Value-Driven

Bringing Tax Dollars Back to the Region

Entrepreneurship/Small Business Development

Value-Added Industry

Critical Infrastructure

Glades Utility Authority Regional Infrastructure Project

VGTI Florida under construction Sunside Fun, Inc. - Vero Beach

2012-2017 CEDS Implementation

Tie-In to Seven 50

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?