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County manager and NEF EDC present economic development strategic plan and annual county report

3055157 · April 18, 2025
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Summary

At the April 17 commission meeting, county staff and Amber Shepherd of the Northeast Florida Economic Development Corporation presented a strategic plan that outlines infrastructure, workforce and targeted-industry steps to attract and retain businesses in Bradford County.

County Manager opened the annual report portion of the April 17 meeting with a summary of administrative accomplishments and ongoing projects, then introduced Amber Shepherd of the Northeast Florida Economic Development Corporation, who presented a draft strategic plan for the county’s economic development efforts.

Shepherd described a process of outreach and analysis that included countywide workshops, meetings with county leaders, and a Technical Assistance grant that provided $75,000 to help develop a plan. She outlined five top objectives: attract aligned…

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