Event Details

FEDC is hosting a member only Advocacy call Friday, Nov 8 at 1:00 PM eastern time to establish 2025 Session Priorities and introduce an FEDC Foundation research project regarding local incentives. Attendees will get the 411 on #FLEconDevWeek25. This is a FREE can't miss virtual event. We hope to see you!

Agenda

1:00 PM - 1:05 PM
1:05 PM - 1:45 PM
Advocacy Updates
• Florida Manufacturing & Supply Chain Advocacy Council
• Space Florida
• FREDA
• FEDC Legislative Priorities Survey results
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
FEDC Foundation Research Partnership with EDC of St. Lucie County - Local Incentives Survey
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
#FLEconDevWeek24 and FEDC Legislative Reception

Speakers

  • Lucienne Pears (VP Economic & Business Development at Kitson & Partners, Babcock Ranch)

    Lucienne Pears

    VP Economic & Business Development at Kitson & Partners, Babcock Ranch

  • Jeff Hendry (Executive Director of North Florida Economic Development Partnership)

    Jeff Hendry

    Executive Director of North Florida Economic Development Partnership

    https://nflp.org/

    Jeff Hendry serves on the FEDC Board of Directors as the Vice Chair of Advocacy and is the 2024 Eunice Sullivan Economic Development Professional of the Year.

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  • Beth Cicchetti, CEcD, MEDP (Executive Director of FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL)

    Beth Cicchetti, CEcD, MEDP

    Executive Director of FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

    https://www.fedconline.org

    Beth Cicchetti, CEcD, MEDP Executive Director Florida Economic Development Council
    Beth Cicchetti is the Executive Director of the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC), a professional association of 500+ economic, workforce and community developers whose focus is improving local communities and elevating Florida’s global competitiveness. Beth is responsible for the organization’s membership development, strategic planning, advocacy efforts and commitments to the Florida 2030 Blueprint. A certified economic developer (CEcD) since 2009 accredited by the International Economic Development Council, Beth has a 36-year career in business, economic and workforce development and is the owner of Beth Kirkland Consulting LLC. As a complement to her leadership of FEDC, Beth consults with communities and businesses on strategic planning, marketing, and project development. She has served communities that have announced new jobs and capital investment in the sectors of IT, Healthcare, Energy,
    Advanced Materials, Warehousing/Distribution, Transportation Solutions, Backoffice, and Manufacturing. These jobs have occurred in rural and urban markets, at airports, and as greenfield and expansion projects. Each project required unique and innovative solutions in the areas of workforce training, infrastructure, permitting and financing.

    Beth graduated from the University of Louisiana-Monroe with a B.S. in Computer Science. She is also a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a M.S. in Engineering Systems Analysis. She achieved the CEcD credential in 2009 from the International Economic Development Council and the MEDP credential in 2023 through the Advanced Economic Development Leadership Program, a consortium of The University of New Mexico, Texas Christian University, and The University of Southern Mississippi.

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  • Pete Tesch (President at Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County)

    Pete Tesch

    President at Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County

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Tickets

Free Registration
Member Price Complimentary