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TCDA reports business leads, Select Florida engagement and property work in quarterly update
Summary
The Taylor County Development Authority reported 41 industry inquiries since August 2024, ongoing site-readiness work with Duke Energy and the city of Perry, and invitations to Select Florida and SelectUSA events as part of renewed outreach to attract industry and support local business retention.
Bob K., director of the Taylor County Development Authority, gave a quarterly update Jan. 20 outlining TCDA’s outreach and site‑readiness work.
Key points: TCDA said it has logged 41 industry inquiries since August 2024 and hosted 10 site visits; it is pursuing additional shovel-ready property options (including study work at a city-of-Perry parcel and preliminary engagement regarding an 80-acre Bessie Green Trust parcel). TCDA also described invitations to participate in Select Florida programming on Feb. 19 and the SelectUSA Investing in Rural America Summit May 3–6 as opportunities to promote the county to national and international investors.
Funding and staffing: TCDA said it has county support including a $100,000 county contribution and is pursuing grant funding and short-term consultant engagements (including retaining a consultant engaged during the strategic plan period) to maintain outreach capacity. The director thanked Duke Energy for technical support on property due diligence.
Why it matters: The update signals an active economic-development pipeline and efforts to ensure Taylor County has properties and materials ready for company consideration. Commissioners thanked TCDA and noted the need to continue recruiting staff or consultants to sustain momentum.
Next steps: TCDA said it will continue property due diligence, pursue grant/appropriation opportunities and return with updates as opportunities advance.
