For Immediate Release
KMKC Retained by the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast
Cincinnati, May 14, 2004- KMK Consulting Company is proud to announce that it has recently been retained by the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast (EDC) to direct a leadership assessment process and to provide strategic advice regarding finalizing the structure and programs of the EDC’s new multi-year economic development program for Brevard County, Florida. Brevard County is home to approximately 500,000 people residing in 15 municipalities and unincorporated areas.
Among other issues, KMKC is analyzing the effectiveness of its public/private investment ratio. The EDC currently has one of the larger public to private ratios in Florida. The new five year program will be rolled out with its new fiscal year beginning October 1, 2004.
Jim McGraw, President and CEO of KMK Consulting, said, “We are thrilled to continue our work in Florida with a economic development organization of the Space Coast’s caliber. Brevard County has an assortment of quality of life amenities that make it a fantastic place to do business. We look forward to working with the public and private leadership to create the best structure and programs for the next multi-year economic development plan.
About KMK Consulting Company
KMK Consulting Company, founded in 1998 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keating, Muething & Klekamp, provides economic development and government affairs consulting services to corporate, entrepreneurial, not-for-profit and executive clients, as well as governmental and public/private entities across the United States. Collectively, the KMK Consulting team has over 60 years of economic development related experience on a national basis. Learn more at www.kmkconsulting.com.
About the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast The EDC is a private, not-for-profit organization committed to the economic stability and growth of Brevard County, Florida. Our stakeholders are existing business and industries whose leaders are dedicated to maintaining a strong business environment while preserving our community's unbeatable quality of life. The EDC's staff of professionals is prepared to assist business in all relocation and/or expansion phases...from choosing an ideal site through production start-up. As always, there is never a fee for our services and we respect the confidentiality of all inquiries. Learn more at www.spacecoastedc.org/. |
