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
KATIE WORTHINGTON DECKER
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Email Katie
863-604-0982
LAURA
TAYLOR
VP OF OPERATIONS
Email Laura
863-409-6789
KELSEY
ELMHORST
SUMMER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Email Kelsey
863-430-8427
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TODD
BAYLIS
CHAIRMAN
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WESLEY
BECK
PAST CHAIR
Aspyre Properties
CORY
PETCOFF
VICE CHAIR
Baron Realty
WILLIAM
HARRELL
SECRETARY
Miller Law, P.A.
CALLIE
NESLUND
TREASURER
GiveWell Community Foundation
KAREN
TURNER
HIGH-SKILL HIGH-WAGE
CHAIR
Lockheed Martin
MARK
CABRERA
DIRECTOR
Saddle Creek Logistics
MIKE
SMITH
DIRECTOR
Publix Super Markets
STEVE
SCRUGGS
PRESIDENT
Lakeland Economic Development Council
Are you interested in joining our team to form Lakeland’s future? Apply today for the Vice President of Business Development.
WANT TO CONNECT WITH US?
Call us: 863-687-3788