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FloridaCommerce Awards $20,000 to the City of Okeechobee to Create a Market Feasibility Study, Market Analysis Industry Trend Report
September 26, 2023 - FloridaCommerce Awards $20,000 to the City of Okeechobee to Create a  Market Feasibility Study, Market Analysis Industry Trend Report OKEECHOBEE, Fla (Sept. 26, 2023) – FloridaCommerce has awarded the City of Okeechobee $20,000 through the Community Planning Technical Assistance (CPTA) grant program, to create a Market Feasibility Study and Industry Trend Report. The...

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Kaylee King promoted to president at Okeechobee Economic Development Corporation
June 12, 2023 - OKEECHOBEE - The Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) announced today that their current Business Manager, Kaylee King, has been promoted to the role of president. King is approaching her third year with the Corporation and has been instrumental in advocating for economic development in the community of Okeechobee. ...

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Okeechobee Junior Leader Skills Camp
May 4, 2023 - Okeechobee Junior Leader Skills Camp for High School and Middle Schoolers to Empower the Next Generation of Leaders in the Workforce As the world evolves and faces new challenges, it is important to nurture the next generation of workforce leaders who will shape the future. In this spirit, we are...

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OCEDC Business Manager Named Top Business Leader To Watch
April 2, 2022 - Treasure Coast business movers and shakers contributing to regional growth   Vision for the future is an important component for any business owner, manager or aspiring entrepreneur. Whether it is a nonprofit, for-profit, government, small or big business, the organization will always require a vision for growth, expansion or innovation....

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FHERO and OCEDC Partner To Bring Economic Development Elected Officials Training
May 1, 2021 - The Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation extends its appreciation to our regional partner, the Florida Heartland Regional Economic Development Organization, for helping sponsor today’s VisionFirst Elected Officials Training. This specialized training focused on the importance of local economic development and provided valuable insight into opportunities for growth and...

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OKEECHOBEE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RECEIVES ENTERPRISE FLORIDA RURAL SITE PREPAREDNESS GRANT
January 28, 2021 -   Special to the Lake Okeechobee News OKEECHOBEE — The Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation (OCEDC) is pleased to announce their approval for the Enterprise Florida Rural Site Preparedness Grant in the amount of $25,000. The Corporation has identified this grant to fund the Okeechobee Commerce Park Roadway Enhancement Project which...

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OCEDC Names New Business Manager
November 15, 2020 - The Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Kaylee King as the organization’s new Business Manager. A fifth-generation resident of Okeechobee, Kaylee brings a strong background in marketing and community relations, along with a deep passion for serving her hometown community. Kaylee is...

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Brightmark Breaks Ground on Sobek Renewable Natural Gas Project in Florida
November 1, 2020 - RNG project to reduce the environmental impact of dairy manure and improve odor and nutrient management practices. SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Brightmark, the global waste solutions provider, today broke ground on The Sobek Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) project, which includes the construction of new anaerobic digesters at...

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FPL Okeechobee Solar Energy Center
May 25, 2020 - Florida Power & Light Company’s proposed large-scale, universal solar energy center could have a positive impact on Okeechobee County and the State of Florida. We deliver electricity that is cleaner and more reliable than ever before, for a cost that is lower than it was more than a...

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