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Creating Vibrant Rural Communities for Florida’s Future . January 28, 2014. Florida Rural Economic Development Study. Rural Florida Strengths. Close p roximity to urban a ssets Population growth Job growth projected. Targeted Sectors. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Creating Vibrant Rural Communities
for Florida’s Future
January 28, 2014
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Florida Rural Economic Development Study
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Rural Florida Strengths Close proximity to urban assets
Population growth
Job growth projected
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Targeted Sectors
Rural Florida Targeted Sectors
Agribusiness
Aviation /Aerospace
Healthcare Services and
Products
Logistics and Distribution
Renewable Energy
Sustainable Building Products
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Key Recommendations Change the “Rural Areas of Critical Economic Concern”
name
Eliminate QTI provision that requires that any applicant that exercises the option to be exempt from the local financial support requirement is not eligible for more than 80 percent of the total tax refunds allowed such applicant
Eliminate local match requirement under Rural Infrastructure Fund
Support development of a program that focuses on training of elected officials in economic development
Develop more Catalyst Sites
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Moving Forward
House Bill 0611
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Economic Development is a
Team Sport.
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QUESTIONS