USF CONNECT and the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC) announce the relocation of FEDC to the USF Research Park of Tampa Bay.  

The Florida Economic Development Council provides leadership and vision to advance economic development in Florida. Established in 1964, the Florida Economic Development Council promotes economic development throughout the State of Florida. It is a primary resource for policy development, legislative updates, and education, networking and professional advancement.

“Collocation of FEDC and USF CONNECT offers an ideal location and opportunity to better serve the entire State of Florida and our more than 500 members while maintaining our strong ties in Tallahassee,” said Amy Evancho, President & CEO of the FEDC.

“With FEDC here, we will have greater opportunities to impact economic development of the State of Florida and strengthen the Tampa Bay region status as a hub for innovation,” says Dr. Rod Casto, Executive Director of the USF Research Foundation, Inc.

The mission of FEDC is to provide leadership and vision to advance economic development in Florida and enhance the professionalism of its diverse membership. Since 1964, the Florida Economic Development Council Inc. (FEDC) has promoted economic development throughout the state of Florida. Today, it is a primary resource for policy development, legislative updates, education, networking and professional advancement. Over 500 professionals statewide count on FEDC to provide leadership, communications, peer recognition and networking. For more information about the FEDC, please visit www.fedc.net.

USF CONNECT delivers a wide range of business development services to technology businesses throughout the Tampa Bay region and State of Florida and provides a single point of contact for businesses seeking resources such as technology transfer, financing, marketing, management and business incubation. For more information about USF CONNECT, please visit www.usfconnect.org.

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 Matt Lowell

Communications & Marketing Officer

USF CONNECT

 813.974.1082  813.974.1082 

hmlowell@research.usf.edu