Investment Levels
Since 1992, the Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County (EDC) has brought together business and community leaders to promote economic development strategies. Serving as a liaison between businesses, state and local governments and educational institutions, the EDC fosters greater collaboration on development issues, product, existing business retention and new business recruitment.
Through multi-year commitments, our partners have indicated a real consensus to strengthen the EDC's capability to deliver meaningful services designed to enhance the market's ability to achieve its strategic growth and quality of life objectives. We invite you to join other community leaders involved in this important program and to support it financially.
Advisory Council Contributors
Participation in EDC activities for one CEO and three executives:
Sustaining Partner ($25,000+ per year)
- All Trustee partner benefits
- Customized benefits discussion
- Company logo in EDC collateral materials
- One half-page advertisement in EDC business Development and Partner Guide
Trustee Partner ($15,000 per year)
- All Growth partner benefits
- Digital display of company logo prior to all EDC meetings/events
Growth Partner ($10,000 per year)
- All Executive partner benefits
- Access to private briefings
Executive Partner ($7,500 per year)
- All Corporate partner benefits
- Company logo on EDC Website; 3-to-1 ratio in banner rotation
- Recognition on signage at all EDC meetings/events
Corporate Partner ($5,000 per year)
- All Contributors benefits
- Enhanced listing on EDC Web site
- Eligibility for Board service
Participation in EDC activities for one CEO:
Development Partner ($2,500 per year)
- All Benefactor partner benefits
- Company logo on EDC Web site in banner rotation
- Business Needs Assessment service
Benefactor Partner ($1,500 per year)
- Bi-monthly E-newsletter
- Listing on EDC Web site
- EDC Annual Report
Interested?
Partner General Benefits
Growth
Your investment in Tallahassee/Leon County ensures the continued growth of existing businesses and attraction of new business to our community, generating new jobs and new money for the local economy.
Access
You can reach high-level business and community decision-makers and be the first to receive business development information.
Networking
You have the opportunity to increase your business contacts by attending meetings, events, and activities hosted or co-sponsored by the EDC.
Service
Partners are eligible for nomination to the Board of Directors in one of 33 non-designated seats.
Involvement
You have the opportunity to participate in one or more industry-related taskforces convened to direct economic development initiatives.
Visibility
All partners are included in the EDC Business Development and Partner Guide on the EDC Web site.
Research & Statistics
Partners have access to economic research and market analysis that may influence company goals and objectives.