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

STEVE
SCRUGGS
PRESIDENT
Email Steve
863-409-9888

KATIE WORTHINGTON DECKER
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Email Katie
863-604-0982



BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MARK
CABRERA
CHAIRMAN
Saddle Creek Logistics

CORY
PETCOFF
PAST CHAIR
Baron Realty

MIKE
SMITH
VICE CHAIR
Publix Super Markets, Inc.

COURTNEY
EELMAN
SECRETARY
AgAmerica Lending

DANIELLE
DRUMMOND
TREASURER
Lakeland Regional Health

KAREN
TURNER
HIGH-SKILL HIGH WAGE CHAIR
Lockheed-Martin

WILLIAM
HARRELL
DIRECTOR
William H. Harrell, PLLC

KEITH
ALBRITTON
DIRECTOR
Allen & Company

STEVE
SCRUGGS
PRESIDENT
Lakeland Economic Development Council
WANT TO CONNECT WITH US?
Call us: 863-687-3788