1. Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2012- 2017 June 4, 2013 Palm Beach County Business Development Board – Seven 50 Meeting

2. Topics of Discussion: ► 2012-2017 CEDS ► CEDS Implementation ► Tie-in to Seven 50

3. 2012-2017 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

4. 2012-2017 CEDS Four-county action plan designed to promote: Cluster-based industry strategy Business growth/development High wage job growth Economic diversification

5. Created in Partnership With: ► State, Regional and Local Economic Development Partners including:  CEDS Committee members  Business Development Board of Palm Beach County  Economic Council of Palm Beach County  Business Development Board of Martin County  Economic Council of Martin County  Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County  Indian River County Chamber of Commerce  Florida Department of Economic Opportunity  Workforce Alliance  Workforce Solutions  South Florida Manufacturers Association  Treasure Coast local governments  South Florida Regional Planning Council  Florida Regional Councils Association  Others

6. Organized Around the Six Pillars Framework

7. CEDS Plan is Value-Driven Bringing Tax Dollars Back to the Region Entrepreneurship/Small Business Development Value-Added Industry Critical Infrastructure Glades Utility Authority Regional Infrastructure Project VGTI Florida under construction Sunside Fun, Inc. - Vero Beach

9. 2012-2017 CEDS Implementation

11. Tie-In to Seven 50

12. ► CEDS plan can inform Seven 50 with respect to potential:  Projects  Programs  Activities Key question: How do we create a globally competitive regional economy?