Economic Development Week resolution

58:50I don't even have to ask. You know what to do.

58:52Well trained. Uh uh.

58:55Are y'all on time?

58:56This is time certain, so

58:58Okay. We're ahead of time.

59:01You are. All right, I'll go ahead and read the resolution. Resolution number 24-113, a resolution by the Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, declaring the week of May 6 through 10th, 2024 as Economic Development Week in Pasco County, whereas Economic Development Week is an event created by the International Economic Development Council to celebrate the achievements of economic developers. ANRAS, since 1926, the International Economic Development Council has been

59:31a leader and driving force in advancing economic development initiatives with a steadfast commitment to fostering growth and prosperity in communities of all sizes through equity, inclusion, sustainability, resilience, and innovation. ANRAS more than 100,000 economic development or related professionals worldwide are committed to create. Creating, retaining, and expanding opportunities that facilitate long term equitable Community growth. ANRAS, the economic development profession, cultivates thriving neighborhoods, champions sustainability

1:00:01and resiliency, boosts economic prosperity, enhances quality of life, and builds robust tax bases.

1:00:18Private public-private partnerships, Chamber of Commerce, Universities, and a variety of other institutions. And RAS Economic Development Professionals serve as stewards, bridging connections between community stakeholders such as residents, business leaders, elected officials, industry executives, and educational administrators to collaborate in promoting job creation, community investment, infrastructure advancements, and an opportunity. Optimistic future. And REST since 1987, the Pasco Economic Development

1:00:48Council, EDC, has served as the lead economic development organization dedicated to the overall growth and prosperity of Pasco County through the development of a sustainable and diversified economy. NRES, since 1996, the Pasco EDC has assisted companies through business expansions and relocations. Resulting in nearly $3 billion in capital investments and over 21,000 new jobs in Pasco County. And RAS economic developers attract and retain high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and contribute to the betterment

1:01:18and progress of Pasco County. Now therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, that said board hereby declares the week of May 6th through 10th, 2024 as Economic Development Week in Pasco County and recognizes the importance of this community celebration, which supports expanding opportunities, bettering lives, and moving society forward in Pasco County. Done and resolved in regular session with a quorum present and voting this seventh day of May 2024.

1:01:45Do second. Got a motion second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Motion passed. Mr. Cromwell.

1:01:54Well, thank you again. Let me first say it is a great week in Pasco County as we continue to celebrate successes today with so many people in the room that make up a part of what we do. As you mentioned, there's over a hundred thousand people that are involved in economic development around the United States. I'm a board member of the IEDC, the International Economic Development Council. We have 4,500. Members, and we're all competing for business, but we're all doing it with the heart of our community

1:02:24in mind. It is a team sport. I'm here together with our county partners, with uh uh David Engel from the Office of Economic Growth, but also included our all of you and everyone else in this room when we look at economic development. I think this week gives. Gives us the opportunity to really talk about what economic development is. And I think a lot of people see ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings and things like that, and that's what they think about economic development. But they forget

1:02:55also about the time that we spend with our existing companies, with our startups, with our workforce development, with our safety partners and security, with our utilities and our County partners, and then especially our elected officials as well. You all have a part of this in keeping costs low and making sure that it's not just about jobs, it's ultimately about our citizens living the kind of lives that they want to live. So when you hear jobs and

1:03:25you hear capital investment, think about the life of your neighbors and everyone. Here that's able to do that what they want to do and live the kind of life that they want to live and prosper while they're doing it. So we thank you guys as well, too, and and salute uh the board for uh keeping our costs low and being efficient and being pro-business. Uh but it's not just about us. Our team is out uh doing academic development today. Um I've got someone at uh uh the SOIR

1:03:55show, the World Plastics Show, and I'll be heading to SOF Week as soon as I leave here uh today. So we're out uh doing the work for the County. I'd like to ask uh if David Engel, our partner, would like to say a few words as well from the County perspective.

1:04:10Mr. Angle?

1:04:11Thank you, Bill. David Engel, Planning and Economic Growth Director. I wanted just to thank the board for the support you've given over the six years I've been here. When I first walked in the door back in 2018, we had a very specific focused economic growth and development program through our job creation incentives and our partners at the EDC facilitating business. Is moving into the county. But in that time, uh our portfolio of tools has expanded greatly

1:04:42because of this board. We support small business, we focus on job skills creation. We even are uh training and educating homeless people and getting them into jobs and off the street. We do so many things. And our new chapter is going to be redevelopment and revitalization of our rural and uh uh and depressed areas. So thank you so much and uh and it's been great working with Bill for the six years I've been here. Thanks.

1:05:07Okay.

1:05:09Mr Mariano? Thank you, Mr. Chairman. You know, from um Pasco County from years ago to the economic powerhouse is going now, as far as being number one commercially uh as far as development goes is a is a big testament to both you gentlemen and the whole team behind you. Um listening to your membership numbers is staggering. Uh that's out there. Um but the I think the focus that you brought to Pasco County, bringing business in opportunities galore, and you keep on bringing those opportunities home. So greatly appreciate all your great work. Thank you.

1:05:38Mr. Weightman.

1:05:39Thank you,

1:05:40Chairman Chairman. Yeah, no. We wouldn't be as ex as successful as we are without the formula of how it works, corrections. Fire You name it. business sector, ag ag folks here. It's really it's truly like you said a team effort across across all levels, all functions. And it's no secret that Pasco County is the place to be. Now the fastest growing Tampa Bay area, the fastest

1:06:10growing area in the nation for young families. Our average age is forty six years old now. It went from what one of the oldest counties in the state to now we're a little less grey haired. But uh You know, it's it's an exciting time. Important decisions to be made. Yours is a solar panel. Uh

1:06:31Uh exciting time, big decisions to be made, and we thank you all for guiding us and giving us the tools and the due diligence that we need to make the best decisions. So thank you all.

1:06:42Uh Mr. Kabawa?

1:06:44Thank you, Mr. Chairman I I guess I would just like to underscore it's so important to have a diversified economy for just a ton of reasons. And I can really think of really no no greater public investment in trying to, you know, it you know uh um make these things come along. And so, you know, when we when we put forward these public investments, uh we we create jobs, we create a vibrant economy, we create just uh you know a wonderful society that our citizens can enjoy their liberty and prosperity. So I just thank you. Thank you for what you do on that. I thank this board too

1:07:15for making those public investments. I I think we've got one coming up here later later this morning as well. So

1:07:22Yeah. Thank you, uh, Bill. Thank you, David, and the work both of y'all do it. Um Kind of coincides and and it grows together 'cause um forever residential development we bring in, we bring in not not only two or three businesses that come in along with it, but more than that, that actually are helping pay and keep the Adround tax down on our citizens on their houses and all. But Um It it's a lot of good things that Pasco's

1:07:52never seen before where you you can actually other than the cow folks they can work and live here because they've they've got that They've gotta keep their property together to be able to do that. So But um The fact of it is like citrus and other ag products have gone away, so These things coming in to keep our taxes on our residents uh houses and things of that nature down, and Admiral coming in to uh do the things we need to do for our citizens while they live and live

1:08:22and work and play here in in this county. It's a great thing. So thank you both for for your part of all this. Thank you, Mr. Chairman M Uh move on to picture. Picture.

1:08:38Picture. Do what? You're gonna do a picture?

1:08:40Oh I better do a picture.

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