The purpose of the Lake County Economic Development Advisory Council is to build and lead collaborative partnerships essential to implementation of the 2008 Lake County Economic Growth and Redevelopment Plan, entitled “Building Bridges for Economic Development in Lake County, Florida”.

The Advisory Council is a program managed by the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission (EDC) and reports to the EDC’s Board of Directors. On behalf of this Council and the Lake County business community, the EDC provides recommendations to the Lake County Board of County Commissioners and works with designated staff to support implementation of the Plan. The Advisory Council consists of 14 individuals, is chaired by a member of the EDC Board of Directors, and includes representatives from Lake County’s League of Cities, Chamber Alliance, education systems, and targeted industry sectors.

Committees of the Advisory Council

• Economic Development Infrastructure
• Industry Cluster Development
• Marketing and Communications
• Workforce Development