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Celebrating 50 Years of economic development education, advocacy and connectivity. Learn more at https://fedconline.org Why join FEDC?

Join the 500+ economic development professionals FEDC represents

The Florida Economic Development Council is a membership-based not-for-profit (501c6) corporation that relies on support from its members and investors to educate and inform business and government leaders about key economic development issues and initiatives. We are Florida’s primary resource for economic development related policy development, education, and networking. The Florida Economic Development Council educates, advocates, and connects you to economic development efforts in the state. The staff, board members and committee members of the Florida Economic Development Council are dedicated to providing leadership and vision to advance economic development professionals and economic development throughout the state of Florida as a whole. So, what are the benefits of FEDC Membership? Members of the Florida Economic Development Council Receive:

Access to Online Membership Directory
Recognition in Florida Trend’s Business Florida Magazine
Daily Economic Development News Updates via Social Media
Economic Development News Summaries via Email
Recognition from the Economic Development Community for Your Work
And more. Member-Exclusive Opportunities Include the Ability to:

Stay Current with Ever-Changing State Economic Development Programs
Share Best Practices Among Economic Development Industry Professionals
Have a Voice in State and Federal Economic Development Policy
Highlight Your Organization in Our Communications
Develop and Maintain a Network of Economic Development Professionals
Attend the Annual Florida Economic Development Conference
Become an Investor and/or Strategic Partner of the Florida Economic Development Conference
and much more! Join the Florida Economic Development Council today!

10/01/2026

The conversation about Amendment 3 may begin with property taxes, but its effects could reach much further.

Florida communities rely on local revenues to help maintain infrastructure, support public safety, improve quality of place and prepare for future growth. Those same investments influence where companies invest and where talented people choose to live.

Reducing local revenue without addressing those responsibilities risks disrupting the balance between private investment and the public infrastructure needed to support it.

That balance has played an important role in Florida’s economic success.

The Florida Economic Development Council supports thoughtful property tax reform that strengthens Florida’s ability to attract capital and talent, support vibrant local economies, and remain competitive for future investment.

Learn more about Amendment 3 and its potential impacts through VoteNoOnAmendment3.com and Florida TaxWatch’s Property Tax Resource Center.

09/21/2026

Build Relationships. Shape Florida. Save the date for IGNITE 2027, the Florida Economic Development Council’s Annual Conference, May 4–7, 2027, at the Omni Hotel in Fort Lauderdale.

IGNITE brings together the people, ideas, and partnerships shaping Florida’s economic future, economic development professionals, business executives, educators, policymakers, site selection consultants, and industry partners, all in one place to create new connections, exchange ideas, and strengthen Florida’s competitive position.

Registration opens in November. Partnership conversations are already underway, so reach out early to secure your spot.

Details: https://www.fedconline.org/ignite

09/16/2026

The 60-day session may make the headlines, but effective advocacy is a year-round effort. As committee weeks get underway in Tallahassee this fall, FEDC is tracking the legislation, budget priorities, and policy initiatives that will shape economic development across Florida in 2027 and beyond.

Members receive timely policy briefings, issue summaries, and session recaps designed for economic development professionals who need clarity without clutter. And the FEDC Legislative Advocacy Series returns this fall with expert panels to help you engage early and often.

Stay current. Stay prepared. Stay connected.

https://www.fedconline.org/session

09/14/2026

Florida continues to welcome new residents, businesses and investment. With that success comes responsibility.

More people and more development mean additional demands on roads, utilities, stormwater systems, public safety and community infrastructure. Those investments are not separate from economic development. They are part of what makes economic development possible.

Amendment 3 would reduce a key source of revenue used by counties and municipalities to respond to those growing needs. The concern for Florida’s economic development community is straightforward: continued growth requires the capacity to support it.

The Florida Economic Development Council supports thoughtful property tax reform that strengthens Florida’s ability to attract capital and talent, support vibrant local economies, and remain competitive for future investment.

Learn more about Amendment 3 and its potential impacts through VoteNoOnAmendment3.com and Florida TaxWatch’s Property Tax Resource Center.

09/10/2026

What could Amendment 3 mean for Florida communities and economic development?

Join FEDC on September 21 for EDUCATE on 3, a webinar presented in collaboration with the Florida League of Cities and Broward League of Cities.

This one-hour discussion will provide an in-depth look at Amendment 3 and the issues Florida’s economic development and local government professionals should understand.

Hear from:
• David Coddington, SVP Business Development, The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
• Mary Lou Tighe, Executive Director, Broward League of Cities
• Jeff Branch, Senior Legislative Advocate / Director of Field Advocacy, Florida League of Cities

• Charles Chapman, Owner, C4 Strategies LLC

📅 September 21, 2026
🕰️ 3:30–4:30 PM EDT

Stay informed on an issue with implications for communities across Florida.

Register today: https://fedconline.glueup.com/event/194028/register/

09/09/2026

A new program year is underway at the Florida Economic Development Council, with new opportunities to connect with the people and organizations moving Florida forward.

Through FEDC, more than 500 economic development professionals and partners across the state come together to build relationships, share knowledge, strengthen their communities, and advance Florida’s economy.

There are many ways to be part of that work in the year ahead. Join or renew your FEDC membership, participate in events and professional development opportunities, or expand your organization’s involvement through sponsorship.

Sponsorship opportunities are available throughout the year, including Board Meetings, Florida Economic Development Week, FEDC Emerge, and Pillar Champion opportunities aligned with EDUCATE. ADVOCATE. CONNECT.

Ready to get involved?

Join or renew: https://www.fedconline.org.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Jessica Hoover, Director of Membership & Growth, at [email protected].

09/08/2026

When a company evaluates Florida for its next investment, it looks at more than tax rates.

Can employees get to work efficiently? Is the infrastructure ready? Can public safety keep pace? Are utilities reliable? Is this a community where people want to live?

Those are local competitiveness issues, and local governments play an essential role in delivering them.

Amendment 3 would erode the revenue structure supporting Florida’s counties and municipalities, putting additional pressure on the investments that help communities compete for businesses, jobs and talent.

The Florida Economic Development Council supports thoughtful property tax reform that strengthens Florida’s ability to attract capital and talent, support vibrant local economies, and remain competitive for future investment.

Learn more about Amendment 3 and its potential impacts through VoteNoOnAmendment3.com and Florida TaxWatch’s Property Tax Resource Center.

09/04/2026

Looking for your next opportunity in economic development? Or looking for the right person to join your team?

The FEDC Career Center connects Florida's economic development community with career opportunities across the state. Explore current openings with economic development organizations, state and local partners, and communities throughout Florida.

Employers can also use the Career Center to reach professionals who understand the work of economic development. Members and non-members can post open positions, as well as RFPs and RFQs for services.

Whether you're ready for your next career move or building your team, start here.

Explore opportunities or post a position: https://www.fedconline.org/job-link.

08/31/2026

Florida’s economic success did not happen by accident.

Businesses invest here because communities can support growth with roads, infrastructure, public safety, utilities, stormwater improvements and the amenities that help attract and retain talent.

Amendment 3 would significantly reduce the property tax revenues counties and municipalities rely on to help provide those investments. That creates a larger question than property taxes alone: How do Florida communities continue supporting growth when the resources available to them are reduced?

The Florida Economic Development Council supports thoughtful property tax reform that strengthens Florida’s ability to attract capital and talent, support vibrant local economies, and remain competitive for future investment.

Learn more about Amendment 3 and its potential impacts through VoteNoOnAmendment3.com and Florida TaxWatch’s Property Tax Resource Center.

08/24/2026

A new program year is underway at the Florida Economic Development Council, and there has never been a better time to be part of the network moving Florida forward. FEDC brings together more than 500 professionals across all 67 counties: economic developers, public officials, educators, utilities, and private-sector partners, all working to grow Florida’s economy.

Membership means timely policy updates, professional development scholarships, statewide networking, and a seat at the table where Florida’s economic future is shaped. Whether you’re renewing or joining for the first time, make this the year you plug into Florida’s economic development community.

Join or renew today: https://www.fedconline.org.

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