Tallahassee Economic Development Council

Beth Kirkland
Executive Director
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The Economic Development Council’s mission is to enhance the local quality of life by promoting the attraction, creation and preservation of quality jobs, companies and investment opportunities through business expansion, recruitment and retention activities. This region’s success is the result of a balanced approach to economic development that includes emphasis in three areas -- nurturing existing industry, developing entrepreneurial and new business opportunities, and attracting like-minded companies to the area. This approach is fueled by award-winning, industry-led workforce development initiatives and an unwavering commitment to quality of life and protecting our natural assets.


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Today's global economy requires a strong public/private partnership to attract those quality high-wage employers that have a major and lasting impact on our local economy. Capital City Bank Group supports this collaborative approach to economic development for our region.
Bill Smith, CEO
Mainline Information Systems is representative of the heavy concentration of technology-based companies in Tallahassee/Leon County. From start-ups to consistently ranked "Inc. 500" fastest growing companies, this industry sector continues to flourish with the support of multiple higher education institutions in the Capital Area.
Rick Kearney, CEO
Convergys is a benificiary of Tallahassee and Leon County's leadership. We know first hand of your 'easy-to-do-business with' attitude, and it's made for a positive experience.
Karen Bowman, President
Taxolog marks the beginning of Tallahassee's growth into a national center for biomedical research. We join the EDC in its efforts to promote the expansion of bioscience and biotechnical industries via commercialization of locally driven research and development.
Dr. Robert Holton