Studies and Reports 2021
Site Selection Magazine - Industrial Development
May 11, 2021
Site Selection Magazine’s subscriber network consists of key decision makers that are integrally involved in site location decisions for new and expanding facilities for their corporations and clients. These include CEO’s, partners, chairmen, presidents, owners, and targeted industry sectors. The May issue featured a Florida State Spotlight to include a four-page investment profile on Enterprise Florida, a two-page profile on Florida Power & Light and a one-page ad from the EDC showcasing the top industrial development sites in St. Lucie County. View online at https://siteselection.com/digitalEdition/2021/may/#page=210.
CCIM Realtors: Learn why St Lucie is the next big thing!
March 30, 2021
St. Lucie County has created a welcome mat for businesses and economic growth. Learn what has happened over the last five years, recent significant projects, the need for warehouse/logistics space and industrial assets, what the “Speed to Market” process is all about and the incentives St. Lucie County has to offer.
Summary of Employment, Demographics, and Commuting Patterns for St. Lucie County
March 16, 2021
Labor shed studies provide economic developers and existing or prospective employers a tool to understand the local labor market and make informed expansion and site selection decisions. In addition, labor shed studies can help indicate potential impacts from environmental, social, or economic incidents.
Florida Trend Promotes St Lucie County
March 1, 2021
Florida Trend: St. Lucie County is a hotspot for research, real estate, manufacturing and health care — all buoyed by workforce development efforts and partners in education. Cemented by unified collaboration across agencies, the county has created a welcome mat for businesses and economic growth. At the same time, its leaders recognize the importance of preserving what makes the area special in terms of natural resources: scenic beaches, unique history and diverse activities. Add to that scenario an airport property with acres of developable land and cargo port with a state-of-the-art mega-yacht facility. You’ve got a region ripe for success. You’ve got St. Lucie County. Read more...
EDC’s 2020 Annual Report
January 22, 2021
As we celebrate the EDC’s 20th anniversary and journey into the next decade, there is much to be grateful for and much work to be done in the year ahead. Hundreds of businesses experienced intense economic injury due to the COVID-19 pandemic with significant business closures and job loss, yet ironically, the community has also seen historic growth in the real estate, housing construction, industrial and commercial development, manufacturing, distribution and healthcare sectors. Find out how the EDC will take a leadership role in rebuilding our community from the decimating effects of the pandemic.