Economic development in any place helps the economy by boosting employment rates, bringing in new jobs, and retaining jobs that are already there. There is no doubt that economic development plays a key role in the success of a community. But just how does the Economic Development Council of South Miami-Dade in the Village of Palmetto Bay help the economy?
Who We Are
Founded after Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the EDC of South Miami-Dade was intended to help the southernmost region of the county. To this day, we strive to create economic growth by retaining and expanding the businesses throughout our communities. WIth 600,000 residents and 20,000 businesses, it is important to have a unified group of people who can keep your best interests in mind. Not only do we aim to retain and expand current businesses, we also want to bring in new infrastructure and create job opportunities not previously available.
Our Goals
Our ultimate goal is to make sure that everyone in the community, from tourism to agriculture, is thriving. When bringing in new jobs, we want to make sure that our workforce is properly educated and trained, so we want to attract top educators. We also want to ensure that the businesses that come in are going to benefit the people who live here. We create smart infrastructure plans to ensure that people can safely and effectively make it to their workplace without wasting time because of poor traffic flow.
We want to retain the businesses that are already here and do so by offering incentives to businesses, new and old, to help them expand. By doing this, the Economic Development Council of South Miami-Dade in the Village of Palmetto Bay helps the economy. More business means more jobs, which means more revenue, which means more developments can be created.
To Learn More About the Economic Development Council of South Miami-Dade in the Village of Palmetto Bay, Contact Us Today!
Contact us today at 305-378-9470 for answers to any questions you may have about how the Economic Development Council of South Miami-Dade helps with economic growth in our area! We look forward to hearing from you.