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Lynda Weatherman, Space Coast Economic Development CEO will present an overview of the economic development projects that will positively impact veterans, the Space Coast community and their businesses.

FAVOB Board of Directors will present 2Q activities and results.

"Launch your business into space, you will," Young Jedi Featured Business Investor

For the incredibly affordable investment of $250, reach FAVOB’s 430 member businesses who are potential customers and suppliers; market your business throughout Central Florida with FAVOB’s pre- and post-event social media campaign to 9000+ social media followers; present your business logo and information emailed to 1700+ newsletter subscribers, along with an event email campaign; and provide your business brochure to all attendees for pennies on the dollar. Leverage FAVOB’s focus on veteran owned businesses and network with the Space Coast’s “who’s who” in space, technology, manufacturing, community, and military leaders at this premier event.

“This is the Way” to be one of 10 “Business Mandalorians”

“This is the Way” to increase your opportunity to THRIVE with FAVOB. “This is the (most affordable) Way” to personally present your business the Space Coast’s “who’s who” in space, technology, manufacturing, and community and military leaders. At this premier event you will have 5 minutes during lunch to present to the audience your business and capabilities. “This is the Way” to reach FAVOB’s 430 member businesses who are potential customers and suppliers; market your business throughout Central Florida with FAVOB’s pre- and post-event social media campaign to 9000+ social media followers; your business emailed to 1700+ newsletter subscribers; along with an event email campaign; and provide your business brochure to all attendees for pennies on the dollar.

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Projects include -

STARCOM HQ - Space Training and Readiness Command Headquarters

The Department of the Air Force selected Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, as the preferred location to host the Space Training and Readiness Command Headquarters, along with Space Delta 10. Space Delta 10, which is responsible for doctrine and wargaming, is expected to also be located at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. This delta develops Space Force doctrine and tactics, conducts the service’s Lessons Learned program, and executes and supports wargames to adequately posture space forces and designated joint and allied partners. https://www.starcom.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3412209/department-of-the-air-force-announces-preferred-locations-for-starcom-hq-three/

Mission Space Coast - Mission Space Coast - Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast (spacecoastedc.org). A unified community branding effort to increase tourism, business development and retention, and talent acquisition resulting in a community that thrives and weathers the inevitable storms.

Space Coast Salutes - The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast (EDC) has been awarded $584,000 through the Defense Infrastructure Grant ($500,000) and Defense Reinvestment Grant ($84,000) Programs by Governor Ron DeSantis to enhance advocacy and support of Space Coast military installations. EDC awarded $584,000 by Gov. DeSantis to support Space Coast military community and installations - Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast (spacecoastedc.org)

Launches and Lagers - EDC expands talent attraction program with Launches and Lagers website and digital appThe Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast (EDC) and the Space Coast Office of Tourism co-branded talent attraction program Launches and Lagers. The program to include a new website, www.LaunchesandLagers.com, and a web-based mobile app. EDC expands talent attraction program with Launches and Lagers website and digital app - Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast (spacecoastedc.org)

Great American Defense Community - Florida’s Space Coast, home to Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, is one of five communities across the country named to the 2022 Class of Great American Defense Communities. Florida’s Space Coast Named 2022 ‘Great American Defense Community’ - Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast (spacecoastedc.org)

Space Coast Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone - The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast (EDC) collaboration with U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes launched the Space Coast Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone (MSEEZ). The Space Coast MSEEZ was created to tackle military spouse un- and underemployment and connect this talented group with career opportunities.

Hiring Our Heroes Designates Florida’s Space Coast as a Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone (MSEEZ) - Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast (spacecoastedc.org)

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