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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDC Newsletter - May 2017 (33)Click to view in your browser <http://www.icontact-archive.com/NRFHXV2qWXBAiB6fVE73dcNC9pDnXsP_?w=4> May 2017 <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEDCofFloridasSpa ceCoast> <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FSpaceCoastEDC> <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fgroups%2FEconomi c-Development-Commission-Floridas-Space-1905376> <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fspacecoastedc.org%2F> EDC FY16/17 Officers: <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fspacecoastedc.org%2FInvestorCenter%2 FOfficers> Latest News at the EDC Made In Brevard Expo and Industry Recognition The EDC held its 4th Annual Made In Brevard Expo on May 17. The successful Expo included over 35 manufacturing companies which showcased their locally made products for a crowd of approximately 400 attendees. Following the Expo, was the EDC Quarterly Investor Update during which Embraer Executive Jets was awarded 2017 Manufacturer of the Year, and Novel Engineering, Inc. was awarded 2017 Innovation Company of the Year. Take a look at the Expo on our Facebook <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpg%2FEDCofFlorid asSpaceCoast%2Fphotos%2F%3Ftab%3Dalbum%26album_id%3D1258998807530708> and read about the award recipients here. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.spacecoastedc.org%2Fnp%2Fcli ents%2Fspacecoastedc%2Fnews.jsp%3Fnews%3D80> Thank you to our Sponsors and Event Partners: - Exclusive Hospitality Sponsor: EOS of North America - Manufacturing of the Year Award Sponsor: Rapid Prototyping Services - Innovation Company of the Year Award Sponsor: AccuTech Construction - Showcase Sponsors: CORT, GrowFL, and Insperity - Media Partners: Clear Channel, Florida TODAY, and SCB Marketing We Chose the BIG LIFE… The EDC recently released a marketing piece developed to promote the desirable lifestyle of Brevard. “They can keep the big city, we’ll take the BIG LIFE!” <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirabelsmagazinecentral.com%2Fdi gitaledition%2Findex.html%3Fid%3D51495ca7-be2a-43b9-8e1d-b5a8082d7812> The Big Life showcases the assets of Brevard to capture the interests of millennials. To identify the opinions of this younger generation, the EDC partnered with 321 Millennials to survey how they feel about Brevard. The numbers are in, and 80% of millennials surveyed like or love to live in Brevard! But that’s not all. Take a look at the report <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.spacecoastedc.org%2Fneon%2Fr esource%2Fspacecoastedc%2Ffiles%2FBrevard%2520Millenials%2520Survey_Info graphic_FINAL%281%29.pdf> and watch the interviews. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DzCgN9 amRtWo%26list%3DPLPlFYbq6Ck-8fdwnrDq4DdTTy8zdZCxbv> Make Manufacturing Your Plan ‘A’ - The Certified Production Technician (CPT) Program The CPT program is a 10-week online nationally recognized and certified course designed to prepare students of all ages for the manufacturing sector. The course is comprised of four online modules with a live instructor, four hands-on labs and four proctored tests. The next class will begin June 26. For class and scholarship information <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.easternflorida.edu%2Facademics%2 Fworkforcetrainingandcertifications%2Fnon-credit-technical-professional- training%2Fmssc-certified-production-tech.cfm> , contact Vicki Northrup at 321.750.2132 or cpt@spacecoastedc.org. <mailto:cpt@spacecoastedc.org> MASC-Junior Achievement Collaborate to Tell the Story of Modern Manufacturing The Manufacturing Association of Florida’s Space Coast (MASC) has partnered with Junior Achievement (JA) of the Space Coast to help tell the story of modern manufacturing. The EDC/JA pilot program was introduced in one high school classroom this spring with a goal of reaching more classrooms in the fall. The program aims to build positive awareness of manufacturing as a career. Take a look at one of the video projects that resulted from this program. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fmanufacturinginbrevard.org%2Fwp-cont ent%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F05%2FEmbraerVideo.mp4> Open Door for Innovation The EDC will be hosting Open Door for Innovation on May 31 from 1 to 5PM. During this free event, individuals will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with a NASA Technology Liaison for 30-minutes regarding technical challenges their company is experiencing and how NASA's expertise can help solve them. Appointments will be made on a first come, first served basis and will be accepted by phone only. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call Cammie Goode, Business Development Specialist, at 321.638.2000. Startup Spotlight The EDC recently participated in the Groundswell Startups podcast series “Startup Spotlight.” <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fswellstartups.com%2Fhardware-mecca-e merges-in-space-coast-fl%2F> Gregory Weiner, EDC’s senior director of business development discussed the EDC’s involvement with the incubator and efforts to incentivize early-stage companies to grow on the Space Coast. Discussion included increasing access to certification and training for emerging manufacturing talent, in-addition to offering tax incentives to companies seeking to ramp up production. Deadline for startups to apply to the EDC’s first Prototype Series <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fspacecoastedc.org%2FMoonshot> cohort and receive support from Groundswell mentors is June 23. Florida 2030 Jobs Report Recently, community leaders gathered at the Brevard Zoo to take part in the Florida Chamber of Commerce Florida 2030 Initiative. This question and answer forum was designed to identify key trends and factors to drive the regional economy and Florida forward. Part of this initiative is Florida Jobs 2030; analyzing 21st-century jobs, the skills required to perform them and the anticipated labor market gaps. See the full report here. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.flchamber.com%2Fwp-content%2Fupl oads%2F2017%2F01%2FFINAL_Florida-Jobs-2030-Report-013117.pdf> America’s Fastest-Growing Cities 2017 The Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metropolitan area was ranked America’s 15th fastest growing metropolitan area by Forbes. Read how our growth and projected growth in 2017 made our region 15th in the nation. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fsamanthash arf%2F2017%2F02%2F10%2Ffull-list-americas-fastest-growing-cities-2017%2F %23bcce6a23a36e> EDC Seeks Public Speaking Opportunities Want to captivate your next audience? Need to educate your colleagues? Securing a speaking engagement with the EDC will ensure your organization walks away informed and excited about the opportunities in Brevard and the role your organization helps play in conjunction with the EDC! Set the mood over a conference room table or deliver market trends over a meal. The EDC will help engage your audience through knowledgeable staff and stellar statistics. To schedule an EDC presentation, please contact Brandi Kemper at BKemper@SpaceCoastEDC.org <mailto:BKemper@SpaceCoastEDC.org> or 321.638.2000. Tell us more about your event on the EDC’s Speaking Engagement Request Form. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.smartsheet.com%2Fb%2Fform%3FEQB CT%3D3d94a54635fd47dca26cca16d6af0572> Economic Snapshot 4.1% Brevard's April 2017 unemployment rate, a 0.4 percentage points decrease from March and 0.9 percentage points down from April 2016. $204,655 The April single family homes median sales price, up by 13.8% from a year ago, and up 5.5% from March 2017. 22,196 The March 2017 total of inbound passengers travelling to Orlando Melbourne International Airport, up 23.9% from February and 2% from March 2016. 15.6% The increase of February 2017 business investment taxable sales compared with February 2016, reaching $104.6M. <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Facceleratebrevard.com%2F> <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fspacecoastedc.org%2FGO> <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Flegacy.spacecoastedc.org%2FMIBRoot%2 FMadeInBrevard.aspx> <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fspacecoastedc.org%2FTechDocking> yn online portal designed to stimulate interactions between entrepreneurs, innovators, and academia with existing businesses with valuable resources. The objective is to enhance competitiveness and increase economic growth. Provides registered users in targeted sectors with one access to a comprehensive government procurement database system which contains over 700,00 government contractors and pulls information from multiple sources. GO Contracts has produced 32 contract wins valued at more than $6.99 million since September 2013. Designed to promote and celebrate the companies that create products in the Space Coast. The Made in Brevard program provides expanded market exposure for registered companies throughout events, presentations and advertisements. Get registered in our database today! An alliance powered by NASA and the EDC, to join commercial technology challenges with NASA expertise and capabilities to provide solutions to manufacturers and technology-based companies across all industries. The program is part of NASA’s national pilot program for Regional Economic Development (RED). EDC & Partner Events Partner Event Date Location EDC Open Door for Innovation May 31 Groundswell Startups, Inc Melbourne GrowFL Leaders Information Session <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fspacecoastedc.org%2FPortals%2F0%2FDo cuments%2FHosted%2Fnewsletter%2FMay%25202017%2FGrowFL.pdf> June 9 Eau Gallie Yacht Club Melbourne EDC/Groundswell Moonshot Innovation Series: Prototyping Challenge <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fspacecoastedc.org%2FMoonshot> June 29 Groundswell Startups, Inc Melbourne EDC/MASC EDC Board Meeting (Open to the Public) August 2 TBA Investor & Partner Spotlight <http://staticapp.icpsc.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/1232744/7f662f4b5ba 91c8d32163ba7c6329382/image/jpeg> Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB) has been awarded a spot on PrivateFly’s Top 10 Most Scenic Airport Landings of 2017 <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fspacecoastedc.org%2FPortals%2F0%2FDo cuments%2FHosted%2Fnewsletter%2FMay%25202017%2FMLB%2520press%2520release .pdf> . Among thousands of airports worldwide, MLB made the #1 Most Scenic Airport Landing in the U.S., and #8 Most Scenic Airport Landing in the world. Congratulations to Greg Donovan, Mark Busalacchi, Bill Johnson, and MLB’s entire team! <http://staticapp.icpsc.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/1232744/46d350c8b24 ca52ccd7547863c61c3d7/image/jpeg> Bart Gaetjens, Area External Affairs Manager for Florida Power & Light and an EDC Board Member, will participate in the 3rd annual Dancing For the Space Coast <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fspacecoastdaily.com%2F2017%2F05%2Fsp ace-coast-daily-tv-bart-gaetjens-prepares-for-dancing-for-the-space-coas t-june-3%2F> , a dance competition and fundraising event to benefit the Brevard Public Safety Charity. The event will take place on June 3rd. <http://staticapp.icpsc.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/1232744/024370ea209 aab20b9e86ad0c924b7a2/image/jpeg> Congratulations to Parrish Medical Center on being named one of being one of only 63 hospitals nationwide to earn straight ‘A’ grades for patient safety <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brevardbusinessnews.com%2FArchiv eDocs%2F2017%2F2017-05-01%2FBBN-050117.pdf> since 2012 in the Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grades. <http://staticapp.icpsc.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/1232744/f4493077a84 d8465fe7de21e062b601f/image/jpeg> The Marriott Courtyard in Cocoa Beach has earned the Silver Circle Award for top achievement in overall guest satisfaction <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fspacecoastedc.org%2FPortals%2F0%2FDo cuments%2FHosted%2Fnewsletter%2FMay%25202017%2FCourtyard%2520Cocoa%2520B each%2520silver%2520circle%2520award.pdf> . Courtyard by Marriott awards the Silver Circle to hotels ranked in the top 20% for guest satisfaction out of their more than 1,000 hotels worldwide. Congratulations to Tom Hermansen, Owner, EDC Board Member and partner of Ocean Partners Associates, LTD. <http://staticapp.icpsc.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/1232744/7528f4db719 d67934beae04cbdc5fb69/image/jpeg> Congratulations to Congratulations to Lisa Bailey of Avison Young on earning the designation of Society of Industrial and Office Realtors <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bizjournals.com%2Forlando%2Fpotm search%2Fdetail%2Fsubmission%2F6422073%3Fana%3De_ae_potm%26s%3Darticle_d u%26ed%3D2017-05-20%26u%3DlosbE0ffavBZwiIf5muQVw019114d9%26t%3D149563338 4%26j%3D78215721> . The designation is held by only the most experienced, knowledgeable and successful commercial real estate brokers. International Enterprise International Paris Air Show June 19 - 23, 2017 - Paris (Le Bourget), France Exhibiting at the International Paris Air Show means participating in extraordinary aviation/aerospace events, and networking with industry leaders, manufacturers and users. Several exhibitor booths are available within the Florida Pavilion. Space is limited, contact Paul Mitchell of Enterprise Florida Inc. today at pmitchell@enterpriseflorida.com <mailto:pmitchell@enterpriseflorida.com> . Target Sector Trade Show Grants are available to help offset your exhibition cost in this show. Doing Business with the World Bank <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.enterpriseflorida.com%2Fwp-cont ent%2Fuploads%2Fdoing-business-with-world-bank.pdf> June 22, 2017 | Jacksonville, Florida This event is for any business large or small, seriously interested in pursuing procurement opportunities with the World Bank as primary bidders, sub-contractors or joining the supplier network. Learn how to find bidding opportunities, understand the ins and outs of the project cycle, what types of projects are currently in the pipeline, best practices in planning and making a bid, and more! The cost for the event is $30.00 per participant. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. To register, visit http://www.cvent.com/d/85qxbd <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cvent.com%2Fd%2F85qxbd> . Contact: Kristian Jenkins | Enterprise Florida Inc. at kjenkins@enterpriseflorida.com <mailto:kjenkins@enterpriseflorida.com> Thank You to Our Investors <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fspacecoastedc.org%2FInvestorDirector y> Our Story #EconDevImpact <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fspacecoastedc.org%2FEconDevImpact> Space Coast Data Center <http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=4075093&msgid=395231&act=XWE2 &c=1232744&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spacecoastheadlight.com%2F> Send Us Your News! Does your EDC Investor Company have exciting news that’s worth sharing? If so, this is where we want to feature your news as well as news from community partner organizations. Please direct information to News@SpaceCoastEDC.org <mailto:News@SpaceCoastEDC.org> . 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