Mission & Purpose

Our purpose is to strengthen the economic base of the community by developing and implementing programs and initiatives that will attract new investment, create jobs, and cultivate potential economic opportunities for existing members and local businesses.

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We advocate and support the business in Columbia County and the Florida's Gateway Region.

BEDC members focus on projects, strategies, collaborations and actions necessary to drive economic growth, business attraction, retention, and expansion, and advocating for business with local government. 

Looking Back

Looking Foward

​Supported efforts of

• Columbia County EDC relating to Industrial Recruitment
•  Weyerhauser's Rail Spur Project
• City of Lake City - Revitalization of Downtown
• Sponsored Build My Future

• Sponsoring Rural County Days
  
• ​Economic Impact Study - Florida MCORES Project
  
• Vision 2030 - Leading & Supporting
  
• Housing & Workforce Development Initiatives 

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If this kind of work or activity sounds like something your business would like to take part in, please complete our online application and join us. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact joey@lakecitychamber.com.

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Business & Economic Development Council Investors