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July 2019
31Jul

July Economic Development Updates

31 Jul, 2019 | News |
August training opportunities, Duke Energy Site Readiness Presentation, Florida ranked one of top states for manufacturing, low for student debt, and more.
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30Jul

SBA Monthly Webinars

30 Jul, 2019 | Training, News |
Upcoming Webinars – August 2019 The Secret Sauce to Success- The Entrepreneurial MindsetThursday, August 1, 2019 from 1pm to 2pm ESTEntrepreneurs are truly a special breed! It takes a certain set of skills and characteristics to be successful in entrepreneurial ventures. Unfortunately, the most important of these skill sets is also the most overlooked and the most under-appreciated: the Entrepreneurial Mindset!In this fun, dynamic, and interactive session being presented by Founder an...
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A vacancy has recently opened on the Industrial Development Authority.  In accordance with the Board of County Commissioners’ Policy on Board Appointments, the Board of County Commissioners was notified of the new vacancy on July 16. Currently, the IDA has 13 board members and two vacancies. The Policy on Board Appointments requires, “Approximately two months before any vacancies occur, the Department Head/staff liaison assigned to the committee shall notify the B...
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June 2019
28Jun

June Economic Development Udpates

28 Jun, 2019 | News |
July training opportunities, Highlands County picked for Duke Energy Site Readiness Program, workforce housing feasible, and more.
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NOTICE OF MEETING Highlands County Economic Development Office:will hold a special presentation on: July 11, 2019, at 2:30 p.m.South Florida State College - University Center Auditorium600 West College Dr., Avon Park, FL 33825 To present the findings of the Duke Energy Site Readiness Program. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. The function is not a meeting of any board, council or commission. One or more County Commissioners may be present at the meeting as we...
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Properties in Sumter, Highlands and Lake counties announced, boosting prime industrial sites in Florida service area to 26.
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