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Tampa Bay’s EDCs and related organizations A guide to economic development councils and other organizations promoting the effort in the Tampa Bay area. Name: The Central Florida Development Council Executive: Jim Bell, interim executive director Address: 2701 Lake Myrtle Park Road, Auburndale 33823 Phone: (863) 551-4760 Web: www.cfdc.org A public-private partnership between the Polk County Board of County Commissioners, Polk County municipalities and chambers of commerce, the Central Florida Development Council promotes economic development in the “superregion” between Tampa and Orlando. Major projects in the region include Legoland in Winter Haven, the USF Polytechnic campus in Lakeland and the Mosaic Co. Resort Streamsong near Fort Meade.
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Legoland Florida General Manager Adrian Jones Name: City of Tampa Economic and Urban Development Department Executive: Mark Huey, economic development administrator (until June 27), position open after June 27 Address: 306 E. Jackson St., Tampa 33602 Phone: (813) 274-7315 Web: www.tampagov.net/dept_economic_ and_urban_development Tampa’s Economic and Urban Development handles citywide redevelopment initiatives, community planning and marketing redevelopment as related to the private sector. Name: The East Polk Committee of 100 Executive: Jack Barnhart Address: 401 Ave. B N.W., Winter Haven 33881 Phone: (863) 293-2525 Web: http://epc100.org The East Polk Committee of 100 works with communities and chambers of eastern Polk County to promote on matters of economic development, growth, planning and infrastructure. Name: The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County Executive: Kathy Baylis, president and CEO (until June 27)/Mark Huey, president and CEO (after June 27) ADDRESS: 2601 Cattlemen Road, Suite 102, Sarasota 34232 Phone: (941) 309-1200 Web: www.edcsarasotacounty.com
Leadership is about to change at the EDC of Sarasota County, but preparation has gone smoothly, said President and CEO Kathy Baylis. She has met several times with Mark Huey, who is slated to begin his post in late June. Meanwhile, the EDC is busy with projects and help existing businesses looking at opportunities for expansion. “Everyone is coming out of the recession. Those folks who see opportunities for new markets are starting to expand,” she said. Name: The Haines City Economic Development Council Executive: Allison Beeman and Paul Senft, directors Address: 608 Ingraham Ave., 2nd Fl., Haines City 33844 Phone: (863) 422-2525 Web: www.hainescityedc.com Founded in 2002, the Haines City EDC promotes business development in Haines City. Growing industries include the life sciences and logistics and supply chain management, said Director Allison Beeman. Name: Hernando County Office of Business Development Executive: Mike McHugh, manager, economic development Address: 15800 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville 34604 Phone: (352) 540-6400 Web: www.hernandobusiness.com In recent months, the Hernando County Office of Business Development has seen growth in the sectors of electronics, aviation, precision machining and warehousing/distribution. The organization also has focused on adult technical education to support the economic development efforts, said Mike McHugh, manager of economic development. Name: Hillsborough County Economic Development Department Executive: Gene Gray, director (retiring June 30). Hillsborough County going through a restructuring process and Gray’s replacement, if any, has yet to be determined, said spokesman Willie Puz. Address: County Center, 13th Floor, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa 33602 Phone: (813) 272-7232 Web: www.hillsboroughcounty.org/econdev Hillsborough County’s Economic Development Department administers programs to encourage economic growth in the local economy, including job creation. All of these efforts, including the development of a strategic plan and location assessment, are done in coordination with partners at the Tampa Hillsborough EDC and the cities of Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace. The county and three cities have economic initiatives beyond corporate recruitment and expansion, such as the promotion of agriculture and tourism as well as small and minority business. Name: The Lakeland Economic Development Council
Executive: Steve Scruggs, executive director ADDRESS: 210 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland 33801 Phone: (863) 687-3788 Web: www.lakelandedc.com The Lakeland EDC helps new companies move to the area and existing companies expand. One of the most significant current projects is the new campus of USF Polytechnic soon to begin construction in Lakeland, said Executive Director Steve Scruggs. Name: Manatee Economic Development Council Executive: Eric Basinger, executive director Address: PO Box 321, 222 10th St. W., Bradenton 34206 Phone: (941) 748-3411 Web: www.manateeedc.com The Manatee EDC is involved in work force development, entrepreneur and technology development, business recruitment and international trade, as well as business retention and expansion. The EDC works with prospects from Canada and the Midwest, and we are developing relationships in Europe, particularly in Germany, said Executive Director Eric Basinger. Industries showing strong interest there include manufacturing, sports performance and clean energy technology. Name: The Pasco Economic Development Council Executive: John Hagen, president and CEO Address: 16506 Pointe Village Drive, Ste. 101, Lutz 33558 Phone: (888) 607-2726 Web: www.pascoedc.com The Pasco EDC describes its mission as leading Pasco in the creation of a sustainable and diversified economy. The EDC in recent months initiated the “Pasco Enterprise Network” a virtual organization that links small businesses to resources. Virtually all the businesses in Pasco are small business, said President and CEO John Hagen. The group also has worked with the county to improve development processes, including land development codes, impact fees and commercial platting. Name: Pinellas County Economic Development Executive: Mike Meidel, director Address: The EpiCenter, 13805 58th St. N., Ste. 1-200, Clearwater 33760 Phone: (727) 464-7332 Web: www.pced.org Many of Pinellas County Economic Development’s current goals align with the results of the recent Tampa Bay Partnership study recently completed by SRI International. The target sectors identified — including marine science and environmental, applied medical and human performance, high tech electronics and instruments and business financial and data services — align
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Regina Invandino, owner of Cappuccino’s Altro Posto Café in Dunedin, said she took Pinellas County Economic Development courses to start her business. with existing industry in Pinellas County, said Mike Meidel, director. “There’s a lot of interest in creating jobs as quickly as possible and getting people back to work,” Meidel said. Name: The Tampa Bay Partnership Executive: Stuart Rogel, president, CEO Address: 4300 W. Cypress St., Ste. 250, Tampa 33607 Phone: (813) 878-2208 Web: www.tampabay.org The Tampa Bay Partnership, with SRI International, recently completed the “Tampa Bay Regional Business Plan.” The plan identified four industry sectors of high growth potential: applied medicine and human performance; high-tech electronics and instruments; business, finance and data serves; and marine and environmental activities. The partnership is sharing the results and forming committees and task forces to convert the research into an action plan. Name: Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Executive: Manny Pumariega, executive director ADDRESS: 4000 Gateway Centre Blvd., Ste. 100, Pinellas Park 33782 Phone: (727) 570-5151 Web: www.tbrpc.org The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council was created in 1962 when leaders from Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater saw the need for regional coordination. TBRPC brings together governments to plan the community’s future and pool information among the Tampa Bay region’s 43 jurisdictions, according to its website. Name: Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp. Executive: Keith Norden, president, CEO Address: 401 E. Jackson St., Ste. 2100, Tampa 33602 Phone: (813) 218-3300 Web: www.tampaedc.com Formerly the Committee of One Hundred, the Tampa Hillsborough EDC focuses on fostering the life sciences, manufacturing, international trade, financial services and other industries in the area. The group works with Hillsborough County, the cities of Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace, as well as private investors.
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U.S. CENSUS INFO BY COUNTY The following data includes new information from the 2010 U.S. Census and features statistics from the American Community Survey 2005-2009, Internal Revenue statistics on individual taxes, and 2007 Economic Census data, including the Survey of Business Owners. Here’s a breakdown of information about the seven counties in Tampa Bay: • Resident population, 2000: 130,802 HERNANDO • Resident population, 2010: 172,778 • Housing unit estimates, July 2009: 81,391 • Civilian labor force, 2000: 49,595 • Civilian labor force, 2009: 63,430 • Median household income in 1999: $32,572 • Median household income 2009: $40,352 Resident population, 2000:
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Resident population, 2010: 1,229,226 Housing unit estimates, July 2009: 527,291 Civilian labor force, 2000: 528,979 Civilian labor force, 2009: 599,501 Median household income in 1999: $40,663 Median household income 2009: $47,129 • Resident population, 2000: 264,002 MANATEE • Resident population, 2010: 322,833 • Housing unit estimates, July 2009: 171,715 • Civilian labor force, 2000: 123,240 • Civilian labor force, 2009: 145,437 • Median household income in 1999: $38,673 • Median household income 2009: $45,565
• Resident population, 2000: 344,765 • Resident population, 2010: 464,697 • Housing unit estimates, July 2009: 222,696 • Civilian labor force, 2000: 150,276 • Civilian labor force, 2009: 198,030 • Median household income in 1999: $32,969 • Median household income 2009: $40,289
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• Resident population, 2000: 921,482 • Resident population, 2010: 916,542 • Housing unit estimates, July 2009: PINELLAS 500,547 • Civilian labor force, 2000: 471,195 • Civilian labor force, 2009: 448,202 • Median household income in 1999: $37,111 • Median household income 2009: $43,200 • Resident population, 2000: 483,924 • Resident population, 2010: POLK 602,095 • Housing unit estimates, July 2009: 284,447 • Civilian labor force, 2000: 231,280 • Civilian labor force, 2009: 275,392 • Median household income in 1999: $36,036 • Median household income 2009: $41,913 • Resident population, 2000: 325,957 • Resident population, 2010: SARASOTA 379,448 • Housing unit estimates, July 2009: 221,886 • Civilian labor force, 2000: 148,844 • Civilian labor force, 2009: 167,473 • Median household income in 1999: $41,957 • Median household income 2009: $45,953
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