EDC Membership

EDC memberships are open to all commercial and not-for-profit organizations.

Member Benefits l Membership Application

The Economic Development Council serving Okaloosa County is a not-for-profit private-public partnership serving Okaloosa County as its primary economic development and business advocacy organization committed to the continual growth and diversification of its economy.

A not-for-profit organization exists to provide a public service to the community rather than to make a profit, accrue earnings...the primary objective of the organization is something other than making a money. Non-profit organizations typically rely on contributions (memberships) to fund the services they provide.

EDC Members:

Membership Levels
þ Trustee þ Corporate þ Enterprise

Trustee members are organizations at the highest level. Their commitment to the Council’s efforts, both in resources and involvement, reflect the highest level of support toward the community’s economic growth. Each Trustee organization’s chief executive officer is a member of the EDC Policy Board.

The EDC hosts an annual fall reception in honor of the new members received during that fiscal year. The EDC Executive Committee and staff enjoy networking with the new member companies providing them the opportunity to introduce and promote their business.

Fiscal Year 2009 New Members
Eglin Properties, LLC	Grand Boulevard of Destin	Vision Bank	Troy University	Shanklin Enterprises, LLC
Eagle Cleaning, LLC	Premier Community Bank	Keefe, Anchors, Gordon & Moyle, PA	Integrity Unlimited, LLC	Hawkins Construction
Revive Media Services	COLSA Corporation	Trustee member organizations are highlighted in blue with a hyperlink.

Fiscal Year 2008 New Members
WFTW News/Talk 1260	Aerotek, Inc.	CAD Concepts, Inc.	Habitat for Humanity	PEX N.A. LTD
Buffalo Rock Co.	Hixardt Technologies	Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation	Sylvania Height Front Porch	Bit-Wizards IT Solutions
Sperry Van Ness	Edward Jones	Bowyer-Singleton & Assoc.	Conrad Properties	SimWright, Inc.

2009 Office Installation and
New Member Reception

Sponsor

Gordon Eldridge

EDC FY2010 Chairman

Every member organization benefits from the EDC's commitment to Okaloosa’s industrial growth
and our unparalleled quality of living.

There are many benefits of being an EDC member. EDC membership provides local and worldwide recognition on the EDC Internet site listings and in EDC publications. EDC members are eligible to advertise their company and product and/or service on the EDC website banners. There are also many opportunities to participate on Council committees and in networking activities and special events, such as…

Access to regional business leaders and information
Roundtable symposiums
Annual Officers' Reception
Industry Trade Shows
VIP briefings
Local industry tours
Networking events
Technology Coast Manufacturing & Engineering Network (TeCMEN)

Many not-for-profit organizations in Okaloosa County support the EDC with annual financial commitments because they recognize the importance of our efforts to foster industrial wealth. These organizations include professional associations, educational institutions, charities, and community services such as: