The FEDC Research & Education Foundation, Inc. (FEDC Foundation) is the charitable, educational, and research affiliate of the Florida Economic Development Council, Inc. - the number one resource of economic development expertise in Florida. The FEDC Foundation conducts educational meetings, offers courses, and serves as primary resource for information for the public, industry, and government agencies. Through the Foundation, we carry on the charitable mission of providing scholarships, honoring institutional leadership, advancing Florida's competitiveness, and attracting a new generation of trained professionals. The Foundation hosts many technical sessions at our Annual Conference, via Webinars, and Research Reports throughout the year.