Lakeland Economic Development Council Inc.

Revenue, expenses, and employee compensationIRS Form 990 totals for revenue, expenses, and employee compensation (salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits).

Mission Statement

THE LEDC'S MISSION IS ATTRACTING NEW COMPANIES AS WELL AS FACILITATING THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING COMPANIES IN THE LAKELAND, FL AREA. THE GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE TO RETAIN AND GROW EXISTING BUSINESSES; CREATE JOBS AND INVESTMENT; GROW TARGETED INDUSTRY SECTORS; HIGH-SKILL/HIGH-WAGE EMPLOYMENT GROWTH; SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURIALISM AND NEW BUSINESS CREATION; PROMOTE INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT, MARKET LAKELAND, FL AS A PREMIER LOCATION FOR BUSINESS AND FACILITATE PARTNERSHIPS TO ENHANCE GROWTH. THE LEDC'S PRIMARY ROLE IS TO HELP CREATE JOBS AND CAPITAL INVESTMENT BY ATTRACTING NEW COMPANIES, AS WELL AS FACILITATING THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING COMPANIES IN THE LAKELAND, FLORIDA AREA. DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS AT THE LEDC ARE STAFFED BY FIVE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES, AND ONE TO TWO PAID INTERNS AT ANY GIVEN TIME. THE LEDC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE MADE OF VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LEADERS.