ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

Economic
Development
Committee

Morning Meeting
 

Chairman Terry England draws together business, city, and county leaders to discuss economic trends in our community and exchange information about business needs.

SEPTEMBER 27TH MEETING DISCUSSION NOTES
 
      I.     Belcher/Bryan Dairy/Ulmerton Road/CSX Confluence Report
 
     II.     2012 Pinellas Development Report
 
   III.     PTEC
   - Career Pathways Program
   - 2014: 50 Year Anniversary
   - GED Program: Highest in the State
       
DISCUSSION TOPICS
 
      I.     “Fueling the Future”- The C.N.G. Option –Jon
 
     II.     Medical District Update -Lan / Joe
 
   III.     Lending: Interest Rates at Historic Lows / HARP 2.0 – Pablo Z.
 
  IV.     PTEC – NIMS Certifications –Mark
 
    V.     Economic Development Course Adjustment – All
 
  VI.     Sector Development – Bob / Joe
-Machining
-Marine Manufacturing
-Medical Device
 
LOCAL ACTIVITY / BUSINESS NEWS / EVENTS
§     PTEC Update – Mark
 
§     Pinellas County Economic Development – Stacey
 
§     City of Pinellas Park – Bob
 
§     Banking / Investment – Paul / Julio
 
§     Manufacturing – Ed
 
§     Retail – Dave
 
§     Real Estate / Construction – Ter
 
UPCOMING TRADE MISSIONS
   - Business Development Mission to Kenya 2012  
    Nairobi, Kenya / Nov. 12-18, 2012


Team Florida Mission to Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia / Dec.2-5, 2012