ncedb history and overview 4.10.13
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Nassau County Economic Development Board Overview
April 10, 2013
Nassau County Economic Development
• Population Growth• Accelerated job growth• Focus and quality of education• Level of poverty• Demand for county services
A common solution
• Accelerate economic development in Nassau County
• Attract new business and industry• Provide effective assistance to existing
businesses and local entrepreneurs
NCEDB’s Mission and Vision
The NCEDB is a public-private partnership to provide leadership and develop policies and programs that will foster a diversified and financially strong business community, which will enhance the quality of life in Nassau County.
The NCEDB is committed to help broaden and diversify the local tax base and to assist with the creation of high-quality, diversified jobs within all areas of Nassau County.
NCEDB Investors
Amelia Coastal Realty
Amelia Island Nassau County Association of Relators
Baptist Medical Center Nassau
Bob Cook
Bridgeview Self Storage
CBC National Bank
CCOM/Cottle Communications
City of Fernandina Beach
Community First Credit Union
Community Newspapers, Inc.
Compass Group
Elizabeth Pointe Lodge
Elkins Constructors
England, Thims and Miller
First Coast Community Bank
First Federal Bank of Florida
Florida Power & Light
Florida Public Utilities
Florida State College at Jacksvonville
Gillette & Associates
JEA
John T. Ferreira & Son
Manhattan Construction
Nassau County Board of Commissioners
Nassau County Ocean Highway & Port Auth.
Okefenokee Rural Electric Membership Corp. (OREMC)
Omni Amelia Island Plantation
Paul Clark Ford Mercury
Pro Line Motors
Rayonier/TerraPointe
Rick Keffer Dodge Chrysler Jeep
Rogers Towers
RPM Lumber
Science First
Springer Controls
The Hurst Company
Tim-Prep
Town of Callahan
Town of Hilliard
VyStar Credit Union
WorkSource
Population
50,800
1995
74,877
2012
Labor force
25,852(1995)
+ 11,633 = 37,485(2012)
Education
2012 Graduation rate for Nassau: 89%
1995
30%
2012
13%
Poverty
1995
12%
2012
11.3%
Unemployment
Commuting
20,000
“People like to work where they love to live. There’s still such a place.”--Nassau County, Florida
Resources and Materials
www.expandinnassau.com
Questions and Feedback