The LEDC is HEre to Help Lakeland Grow.
The Lakeland Economic Development Council (LEDC) is a private, non-profit organization with approximately 135+ member companies. The LEDC’s primary role is to help create jobs and capital investment by attracting new companies as well as facilitating the expansion of existing companies in the Lakeland area. Private sector funding makes up over 90% of the LEDC’s budget.
OUR GOALS
Retain & Grow Existing Businesses, Jobs, & Investment
Foster & develop talent
Increase high-skill, high-wage employment
Grow targeted industry sectors
OUR GOALS
Retain & Grow Existing Businesses, Jobs, & Investment
Foster & develop talent
Increase high-skill, high-wage employment
Grow targeted industry sectors
LEDC TEAM
(863) 687-3788
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KATIE WORTHINGTON DECKER
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Email Katie
863-604-0982
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LAURA
TAYLOR
VP OF OPERATIONS
Email Laura
863-409-6789
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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CORY
PETCOFF
CHAIRMAN
Baron Realty
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TODD
BAYLIS
PAST CHAIR
Qgiv
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MARK
CABRERA
VICE CHAIR
Saddle Creek Logistics
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DANIELLE
DRUMMOND
SECRETARY
Lakeland Regional Health
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MIKE
SMITH
TREASURER
Publix Super Markets
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KAREN
TURNER
HIGH-SKILL HIGH WAGE CHAIR
Lockheed-Martin
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WILLIAM
HARRELL
DIRECTOR
Miller Troiano, P.A.
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CALLIE
NESLUND
DIRECTOR
GiveWell Community Foundation
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STEVE
SCRUGGS
PRESIDENT
Lakeland Economic Development Council
WANT TO CONNECT WITH US?
Call us: 863-687-3788