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Economic Development Corp. reports $38 million in secured private capital, outlines site readiness and workforce efforts
Summary
The Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation told commissioners it has 34 active business prospects, seven pending leases at Airport Commerce Park, an interactive industrial-site map and programs to improve local workforce skills; staff said the county's $22,000 allocation is leveraging tens of millions in private investment.
The Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) presented its quarterly update to the county commission, describing recruitment activity, site-preparation work, and workforce and existing-business programs that EDC leaders said are producing measurable private investment and job gains.
Kaylee King, EDC president, said the nonprofit — a 501(c)(6) that receives a county allocation — tracks 34 active business prospects and has about seven pending leases at the county Airport Commerce Park. King said the EDC has adopted an interactive map of industrial areas of interest to speed…
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