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Commission forms local economic development advisory board, accepts Duke Energy grant
Summary
The board appointed elected officials, municipal and industry representatives to a newly formed Levy County economic development advisory board and accepted notice of a $10,000 Duke Energy grant plus $30,000 from CareerSource to support a strategic plan.
Levy County commissioners voted to seat a newly established economic development advisory board made up of two elected officials, one airport representative and five local industry leaders after staff solicited letters of interest.
County staff said the board had eight industry applicants and that the county ordinance requires the appointments; commissioners nominated and approved a slate that included municipal representatives and local industry leaders. Staff also announced the board had been awarded a $10,000 grant from Duke Energy and could use a $30,000 CareerSource allocation as match funding toward an economic development strategic plan.
Commissioner comments framed the board as a locally controlled alternative to the former Nature Coast Business Development Council; the new advisory board will take direction from commissioners on strategy and priorities and will return recommended actions for board approval.
Staff will work with the appointed members to develop a scope and timeline for the strategic plan and brief the commission on next steps and any required match or contracting.
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