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Sumblin Selected as EDC Enterprise Zone Advisory Committee Chairman - 05/20/2013

Linda Sumblin Selected as Chairman for the EDC Enterprise Zone Advisory Committee  Okaloosa County, Florida – May 17, 2013 — The Economic Development Council (EDC) of Okaloosa Cou...

Okaloosa EDC Announces New Executive Director - 05/17/2013

Okaloosa County Economic Development Council Announces New Executive Director  Okaloosa County, Florida – May 13, 2013 — The Okaloosa County Economic Development Council (EDC) is ...

Symposium Information | Sponsorship | Speakers

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The EDC hosts its annual Officer Installation Reception in October. This members only evening reception is in honor of the EDC's Executive Committee Officers, Ex Officios, and Policy Board members with sincere appreciation for their contributions to the success of the EDC and its programs.

Roundtable Symposium
The EDC Roundtable is a symposium focused on providing EDC members, county and city officials, military delegates, and guests a unique networking opportunity with a keynote speaker. The EDC's morning roundtable event provides a buffet breakfast and features a keynote speaker providing pertinent information concerning Okaloosa County. Approximately 200 community leaders attend these informative morning symposiums.

Roundtable Sponsorship is Available for All: EDC Member Companies
  $1,000 $500 $250
Admission Tickets 8 4 2
Announced at Symposium
Speaking Time at Podium 5 minutes 2 minutes  
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One Promotional Material on Tables  
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Contact the EDC today for your sponsorship level!

A Sampling of Featured Keynote Speakers:

February 27, 2013 - Six Pillars ™ Community Roundtable Symposium
 

Keynote Speaker : Betina Terry


EDC Session Focuses on Tourism
 

September 28, 2011, Dusty Ricketts, NWF Daily News

The Okaloosa County Economic Development Council hosted a roundtable symposium to discuss the economic impact the tourism industry has on the area and ways to attract more visitors. Nearly 150 people attended the session, which was the first EDC program dedicated specifically to tourism and the arts.

Military-Community Sustainability Forum

January 26, 2011
With military and community respective-topic panelist; Where are we today? Where do we need to be tomorrow?

Economic Growth: The BRAC Factor

June 2, 2010
In partnership with Workforce Development Board and sponsored by ARINC Engineering Services, General Dynamics, Emerald Coast Association of Realtors and Troy University.

Factual, real-time updates on the military growth in the tri-county area resulting from the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Act.

Alternative Energy Forum

October 15, 2009

Sponsored by: Embarq - Carr, Riggs & Ingram - L3 Crestview Communications

The former state House speaker says Northwest Florida must broaden its economic base.

Joint Strike Fighter; Air Power for the 21st Century

Major General Charles Davis, Executive Officer F-35 Lightning II Program
September 2008

Advancing Technology Talent in a Diversified Regional Market
March 2008

*For additional information on the Roundtable and/or sponsorship contact Debbie Bodenstine, VP of Membership, Business Retention & Expansion.

Industries

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TeCMEN

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