Join Us at the Bartow Economic Development Council Table

 

Give your company representation and input on key strategic issues on a local, state and national level. Open doors for your business/organization to network and communicate with key contacts and economic growth of the region. The Bartow Economic Development Council, Inc. (BEDC) is a not-for-profit private-public partnership serving the City of Bartow as its primary economic development and business advocacy organization committed to the continual growth and diversification of its economy. Every organization or entity that invests derives benefits from the BEDC’s commitment to the economic vitality of the greater Bartow area. The goal of our Stakeholder is to create a safe place to share ideas, learn from the experts and build a stronger business climate.

 

Take your place among those who serve in a leadership role in the community by working closely with the BEDC in an advisory capacity to help shape the economic future of the City.

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Benefits

 

Local Residents/Consumers

• Enhanced marketplace (better shopping and the benefits of shopping locally)

• Sense of hometown community

• Access to social and cultural activities

• Opportunities to participate and volunteer

 

Property Owners

• Increased occupancy rates and rent stability

• Increased property values

• Reduced vandalism/crime deterrent

• Communication opportunities with other property owners

• Improved image

 

City Government

• Increased tax base, tourism, property values and job creation

• Business and community input on goals and vision

• Healthy economy

• Positive perception of community

• Industrial recruitment

• Better relations between City Hall and private sector

 

Retail Business Owners

• Increased sales

• Improved image

• Increased value of business

• Quality of business life

• New market groups

• Marketing strategies

• Community pride

 

Service Business Owners

• Expansion of variety of services

• Increased population and new customers

• Enhanced image and new market potential

• Healthier economy-generated new businesses

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Financial Institutions

• Community reinvestment

• Improved image and good will

• Alignment with community goals and vision

• Healthy economy

• Positive community perception

• Economic stability

• Potential for loans, deposits and other financial services

 

Industrial and Manufacturing

• Networking and collaboration

• Advocacy and policy influence

• Communication and marketing on a city and national level

• Workforce development

• Access to resources