MEMBER HIGHLIGHT: Veterans Florida The Veterans Florida Expo is the most unique, meaningful, and memorable event you will attend in 2025. No other state stands ready for military and veteran families and individuals as Florida, and no other event is as focused on you and your journey than the Expo. Experts are gathering from all over Florida to assist you with one-on-one discussions and networking about easing your transition out of the military and into your new life, accessing your state and federal benefits, and launching or growing your entrepreneurial endeavors. Be our special guest for a free, personalized and informational experience like none other if you are a: ✅ Separating or retiring member of the US Armed Forces ✅ Veteran ✅ Member of the Florida National Guard or Reserves ✅ Spouse of a veteran or military member This year’s Expo will be held June 6 and 7 with discounted room rates at the Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore. Visit veteransflorida.org/expo to learn more and register. (fb)

Florida’s economic development professionals are truly the driving force behind the state's growth and vitality. The 2025 #FEDC Conference Awards celebrated those making a profound impact on our communities and shaping a promising future. Congratulations to these exceptional organizations and professionals for your dedication, creativity, and unwavering commitment to Florida's economic prosperity! 2025 FEDC Award Winners: Deal of the Year - Regional JAXUSA Partnership For the Holon Autonomous Shuttle Manufacturing Facility Deal of the Year - Urban @St. John County Publix Super Markets Prescription Processing Facility Deal of the Year - Rural Weyerhaeuser / Columbia County Florida Economic Development For the AgroLiquid Site Innovative Partnership Public/Private - > 50K Weyerhaeuser, Columbia County Florida Economic Development , Pinsly Railroad Company, CSX Site Select North Florida Mega Industrial Park (NFMIP) Rail and Wastewater Treatment Plant Innovative Partnership Public/Private - <$25K Pasco Economic Development Council Smart Start a Pasco EDC Project @CO.STARTERS by FINSYNC Marketing RP Campaign - Organic < 25K St. Cloud Economic Development Cloud Cast Marketing Campaign - Organic 25K - 50K Pasco Economic Development Council Pasco Ready Sites - 3D Property Videos Marketing Campaign - Organic - 50K Business Development Board of Palm Beach County PROFILE Magazine Pivot & persist < 25K Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County #Supportthe941 Advertising Campaign - Paid (25K - 50K) Suwannee County Economic Development We are Suwannee County Advertising Campaign - Paid > 50K Business Development Board of Palm Beach County Wall Street South Website < 25K Business Development Board of Palm Beach County www.PBCedu.org Website > 50K North Florida Economic Development Partnership www.NFLP.org The Melissa Medley Creativity Award Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County Support the 941 The Dan Webster Young Innovator Scholarship Bryce Morrison, Director of Business Development of Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership Toni Jennings Workforce Development Professional of the Year Pamela Nabors, President & CEO of CareerSource Central Florida Eunice Sullivan Economic Development Professional of the Year Keith Norden, CEcD, MEDP, President & CEO of Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation #FEDC #FloridaEconomicDevelopment #FEDCAwards #IGNITE (fb)