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


LAURA
TAYLOR
VP OF OPERATIONS
Email Laura
863-409-6789

ASHLEY
CHEEK
VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Email Ashley
863-608-4292

LUCIA
FORERO
PROJECT MANAGER
Email Lucia
863-255-8772

LAURA
GALBREATH
MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER
Email Laura
856-558-3970
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TODD
BAYLIS
CHAIRMAN
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WESLEY
BECK
PAST CHAIRMAN
Aspyre Properties

CORY
PETCOFF
VICE CHAIRMAN
Baron Realty

WILLIAM
HARRELL
SECRETARY
Harrell’s, LLC

CALLIE
NESLUND
TREASURER
The Mosaic Company

KAREN
TURNER
HIGH-SKILL HIGH-WAGE CHAIRMAN
Lockheed Martin

LEILA
BLACKING
CATAPULT
ADVISORY CHAIR
Publix Super Markets

MIKE
SMITH
DIRECTOR
Publix Super Markets

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