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Florida’s Space Coast Recognized as Great American Defense Community During Space Coast EDC Board Meeting

Diane Rath, Director of Association of Defense Communities recognized Florida’s Space Coast as a 2022 Great American Defense Community at the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast during an Aug. 3 EDC Board of Directors Meeting. She was joined by Col. Anthony Graham, Space Launch Delta 45 Vice Commander Installation Support; Kristine Zonka, Brevard County Government Commissioner, District 5; and Shelina Frey Military Affairs Representative USAA, to accept an official flag to honor this prestigious recognition. […]

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COVER STORY: Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast Sponsors Certified Production Technician Program

Not that long ago, Brevard lagged behind many areas of the country when it came to job growth and Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast CEO Lynda Weatherman made it her mission to change that fact, meeting with industry leaders such as Elon Musk and Lockheed Martin to acquaint them with the benefits of the Space Coast. Her efforts to lure manufacturing into Brevard have paid handsomely in job opportunities. […]

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Florida’s Space Coast Named to 2022 Class of Great American Defense Communities

Florida’s Space Coast, home to Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, is one of five communities across the country named to the 2022 Class of Great American Defense Communities. “Florida’s Space Coast’s military are an essential part of the community’s character and our rich history,” said Lynda L. Weatherman, President and CEO of the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast. […]

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Gov. Ron DeSantis Awards Space Coast Economic Development Commission Defense Reinvestment Grant

The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast has been awarded a $79,200 Defense Reinvestment Grant to strengthen its efforts directly supporting Patrick Space Force Base, including the EDC’s Space Coast Salutes initiative, the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes program and Veteran’s Florida SkillBridge program. […]

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Innovation Council Launched By Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast

The Space Coast could just as aptly be called the Innovation Coast, given the interest and nurturing given to rising stars in the business world. “We love the major players in the space industry, but we are also fertile ground for the next generation,” said Brian Baluta, the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast’s vice president of communications and partner relations. […]