Program areas at Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast
The Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast is an innovative, countywide, not-for-profit working closely with the Space Coast business community, business leaders, chambers of commerce, local and state government leaders, and community organizations. The edc is dedicated to attracting new business and investment and expanding existing industry throughout the Space Coast, advocating for positive business policies, promoting the Space Coast to encourage new business investment, supporting efforts of Space Coast military installations, and developing programs to assist manufacturing and high tech companies. (continued on schedule o)the edc guides its program of work within three primary strategic priorities: 1. Maintain a targeted industry focus concentrating efforts on five key industries that serve as core drivers of economy: aerospace and aviation, advanced communications, electronics, homeland security and defense, and emerging technologies. 2. Advocate for a competitive business environment3. Engage community leaders and elected officials, enabling these leaders to serve as Economic Development advocates throughout the community. Alongside job growth, the edc continues to foster the conditions and coalitions that lead to opportunities for business to expand and obtain qualified workforce. These programs include:the certified production technician program, most commonly known as the cpt program, continues to grow, as the edc builds the next generation of brevard's manufacturing workforce. This course continues to not only provide training, it also provides workforce-ready skills with 88% of cpt certified students securing employment. The program has grown to include career exposure tours, hr and interview skills sessions, and private job fairs.the edc live big Space Coast campaign attracts top talent to support the workforce pipeline needs of local industry.this past year the edc team managed 47 new business projects and 87 new client leads. The Space Coast is ranked as the #1 most industry diversified economy in Florida. This reflects the edc's business attraction efforts to diversify our industry base, providing additional avenues of employment and long-term durability for brevard's economy.
Who funds Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
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Floridamakes | 2021-12 | Nist Cooperative Agreement - To Facilitate Mep Activities in Accordance With Floridamakes Mission To Establish, Promote, Maintain, and Expand A Statewide Mep Identity. | $96,414 |
Health First | 2021-09 | General Support - 2021 Accelerate Brevard Sponorship | $37,500 |
Personnel at Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Lynda Weatherman | President and Chief Executive Officer | $325,882 | 2022-08-09 |
Brian Baluta | Vice President, Communications and Partner Relations | | 2022-03-17 |
Edgar Campa-Palafox | Vice President, Business Development | | 2022-03-17 |
Trudy Mccarthy, Medp | Executive Vice President | | 2022-03-17 |
Trudy McCarthy | Senior Director of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives / Senior Director of Marketing and Strategic Initiat / Senior Director Marketing / Senior Director Marke / Senior Director of Operations | $123,425 | 2021-09-30 |
...and 4 more key personnel |
Financials for Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast
Revenues | FYE 09/2022 | FYE 09/2021 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $2,791,412 | $2,575,422 | 8.4% |
Program services | $104,496 | $82,855 | 26.1% |
Investment income and dividends | $215 | $751 | -71.4% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $38,649 | $0 | 999% |
Total revenues | $2,934,772 | $2,659,028 | 10.4% |
Organizations like Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast
Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
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Greater Louisville | 501(c)(6) | Louisville, KY | $5,726,033 |
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) | 501(c)(6) | Bend, OR | $1,756,557 |
Greater New Orleans | 501(c)(6) | New Orleans, LA | $4,542,927 |
Washington Roundtable | 501(c)(6) | Seattle, WA | $1,718,430 |
Alexandria Economic Development Partnership | 501(c)(6) | Alexandria, VA | $2,718,223 |
Pacific Northwest Economic Region Foundation (PNWER) | 501(c)(6) | Seattle, WA | $1,286,310 |
Community Development Corporation | 501(c)(6) | Butler, PA | $870,413 |
Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCU) | 501(c)(6) | Salt Lake City, UT | $3,120,960 |
Operation Oswego County | 501(c)(6) | Oswego, NY | $901,330 |
Advance Casper | 501(c)(6) | Casper, WY | $940,986 |
Data update history
July 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $96,414 from Floridamakes May 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 80 new personnel
May 6, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 28, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Public sector nonprofitsBusiness and community development organizations
Issues
Community improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteering
General information
- Address
- 6525 3rd St 304
- Rockledge, FL 32955
- Metro area
- Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
- Website URL
- spacecoastedc.org/Â
- Phone
- (321) 638-2000
- Facebook page
- EDCofFloridasSpaceCoastÂ
- Twitter profile
- @spacecoastedcÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 59-2946685
- Fiscal year end
- September
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1989
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S30: Economic Development
- NAICS code, primary
- 926110: Economic Development Corporations and Economic Program Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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