Economic Development Council

A public/private partnership of the
Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
And
Board of County Commissioners of Putnam County

TRUSTEE INVESTORS
Bank of America
Georgia-Pacific, Palatka Pulp & Paper Operations
William T. Huntley
Palatka Daily News
Palatka Gas Authority
PDM Bridge Corporation
Putnam Community Medical Center
Seminole Electric Cooperative
St. Johns GM Superstore

SUSTAINING INVESTORS
Bates Hewett & Floyd Insurance Agency/Coldwell Banker-Ben Bates
BellSouth Telecommunications
Cancer Center of Putnam
Capital City Bank
Clay Electric Cooperative
Florida Power & Light Company
Georgia-Pacific Corp., Palatka Chip Mill
LaFarge North America, Inc.
Mercantile Bank
Putnam County Development Authority
Thompson Contracting, Inc.

REGULAR INVESTORS
Apex Mortgage Investment Inc.
Armstrong Construction Services
Artic Air, Inc.
Bob Beacham/Putnam Pennysaver
City of Crescent City
Davis, Monk & Company
Doctor Rooter Supply & Service, Inc.
Dunkin Donuts
First Coast Community Credit Union
First Federal Bank
Florida Rock Industries
Georgetown Marina & Lodge
Harris & Associates Real Estate
Harvey Insurance Agency
Town of Interlachen
Lowman Fence Company
The Mathe Corp.
Mathews Moving & Storage, Inc.
Neal Chancey Insurance Agency
Town of Pomona Park
Price Brothers Company
Prosperity Bank
Putnam State Bank
Reiter Insurance Agency, Inc.
Riverside Builders of Putnam County
Rozier’s Oil Company
Walton & Townsend, P.A.

What is the Economic Development Council?

The Putnam County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) is a public / private non-profit organization that works to broaden the economic base and create new economic opportunities for Putnam County area residents.  The PEDC is governed by a __ member steering committee, comprised of government officials and business leaders.

Our Mission:   To facilitate economic development by new job creation by attracting new businesses and existing business expansion.

Our Vision:   To be the catalyst for assuring well-balanced growth that adds to the standard of living for the residents of Putnam County.

PCEDC investors are area leaders dedicated to working together in order to achieve economic progress and an ever-improving business climate in northeast Florida. They also participate in a variety of committees or task forces each year, working with local, county and state government, community and civic organizations, educational institutions, existing and new businesses, and others to develop a balanced, growing and prosperous community.

Future Goals

• By 2008, attract at least 500 new quality jobs that pay competitive wages, with employment opportunities to keep young people in Putnam County.
• Have a prepared workforce with an increase in the skill and educational level.
• Have available commercial and industrial sites to attract new firms and meet the needs of local expansions.
• Complete 4-lane transportation infrastructure to north-south and east-west directions.
• Extend water and sewer capacity beyond the city limits to encourage development of quality jobs.

Membership Classifications

Regular Member.  Any Chamber member who makes an annual investment in the PCEDC of $500 is extended a Regular Membership.

Sustaining Member.  Any Chamber member who makes an annual investment in the PCEDC of $1,000.  Sustaining members are entitled to three memberships in the PCEDC.

Trustee Member.  Any Chamber member who makes an annual investment in the PCEDC of $2,000.  Trustees are entitled to four memberships in the PCEDC. 

To join or to get more information.  Call the Putnam County Economic Development Council (386-328-1503) or mail check to Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, PCEDC Investment, P.O. Box 550, Palatka, FL 32178-0550.