Lake Economic Area Development Partnership - LEAD

05/27/2026

Last call to register for the 2026 Human Resources Summit coming up June 3 in Leesburg!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-hr-summit-lead-careersource-cfl-tickets-1987631720983

04/27/2026

All are welcome to check out our FastTrac class #4 at MEGA Workplace tomorrow Tue. 4/28 . Tomorrow's class will cover the important topics of:

-Developing your company's Value Proposition - what makes you unique and valuable - brought to you by Brian Bedrick from the UCF Business Incubation Program

- Market Research tools - finding out information about potential customers, what they want or need, who are your competitors, and how big of a market for your product/service is possible — brought to you by Jose Molfino from the Lake County Florida SBDC at UCF

04/09/2026

Straight from 40th Annual Site Selection Consultants Survey - ranking results of what makes communities attractive in recruiting new business investment.

"What has taken its place is something more complex and, in many ways, more demanding: a relentless focus on operational certainty. The question companies are now asking their advisors is not "where is cheapest?" but "where can we be sure this will actually work?"

Article link: https://www.areadevelopment.com/Corporate-Consultants-Survey-Results/q1-2026/40th-annual-corporate-22nd-annual-consultants-survey-results.shtml?ref=econdevshow.com

04/07/2026

Small business owners -- need more succession planning!

Over two million small businesses nationwide have owners nearing retirement age.

04/06/2026

The FastTrac "Idea to Business Plan" Spring Cohort starts tomorrow at MEGA Workplace 3-5pm! Honored to have Amanda Gaskin from Ultimate Health Direct Primary Care as the guest entrepreneur who will be sharing her insights, knowledge, and experiences from her journey as a business owner. Guests welcome to attend & please register here -

Get ready to 'Fast Trac' your business from idea to business plan and beyond! Meets every Tue @ Mega Workplace in Eustis starting 4/7

03/27/2026

Call out to Entrpreneurs -- get ready to 'Fast Trac' your business from idea to business plan and beyond! Meets every Tue for 10 weeks @ Mega Workplace in Eustis starting April 7th

Get ready to 'Fast Trac' your business from idea to business plan and beyond! Meets every Tue @ Mega Workplace in Eustis starting 4/7

03/05/2026

🤝Building Stronger Industry Relationships 🤝

The best projects begin long before the first blueprint is drawn.

They begin in conversations like these.

JamesCo Builders, LLC was proud to join ABC of Central Florida, Lake Economic Area Development Partnership - LEAD, and Manufacturers Association of Central Florida at Citrus Skybar in Tavares — connecting with the leaders, developers, and industry partners helping shape the future of Central Florida.

Sustainable growth doesn’t happen by chance. It’s built through engagement, collaboration, and a shared commitment to moving our region forward.

We’re proud to be part of a community that understands that — and committed to building what’s next.

Building Better. Together.

03/04/2026

We are excited to host a group of national corporate site selectors for a "FAM (familiarization) Tour" of Lake County from March 17-19, highlighting the many assets that make Lake so attractive to business. Former Frisco, TX Mayor and Consultant Maher Maso will serve as keynote speaker for our closing breakfast event on Thu. March 19 at Mission Resort + Club where all are invited to attend to hear about the economic competitiveness of Lake County. Thank you to Duke Energy for sponsoring the week's events!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lead-event-investing-in-lake-strengthening-the-local-economy-together-tickets-1983971806079?keep_tld=true

02/27/2026

Event on Exporting next Tue Mar 3 in Groveland with our State partners Select Florida:

https://web.cvent.com/event/d8c5765f-bfc3-4bd2-ae48-8a68509b88e3/registerg

02/18/2026

Entrepreneurs -- your opportunity to support STUDENT Entrepreneurs at East Ridge High School, Mount Dora High School, Eustis High School, and Tavares High School! Think Shark Tank for students 💡

We’re gearing up for our District Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition being held on April 17th, and we need your help to make it a success!

💡 Opportunities to get involved:
💰 Funds Sponsors – Help us invest directly in student innovation
🍴 Lunch Sponsors – Fuel our young entrepreneurs on pitch day

Your support gives students real-world experience, confidence, and a platform to showcase their ideas. Funds and Lunch Sponsor donations may be made through the Education Foundation of Lake County: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/incubatoredulcs