Economic Development Advisory Committee
Alachua County
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Agenda (PDF)
Economic Development Advisory Committee in Alachua County posted this record to its public file. The posted document carries a title and no readable project detail, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official document link above and watch for the fuller record the body posts later.
- Board:
- Economic Development Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-08-20
- Type:
- Agenda
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Alachua County Economic Development Advisory Committee met on August 20, 2026. The committee reviewed its agenda and discussed updates. No specific local business opportunities were detailed on the provided agenda.
- Board:
- Economic Development Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-08-20
- Type:
- Meeting
Agenda (PDF)
The Economic Development Advisory Committee met on June 18, 2026. The agenda included updates on the Newberry Economic Development Initiatives and the F-300 AgriFoodTech Innovation Park. The Newberry CRA is developing grant programs and initiatives like a community garden and historic street signage. The F-300 AgriFoodTech Innovation Park is a 166-acre site focused on modernizing agriculture, with a 325,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse planned, involving a $66 million investment. A groundbreaking ceremony is anticipated in summer 2026, with construction expected to take 12 months and an opening projected for summer 2027. The project aims to meet demand for leafy greens, strengthen food systems, and reduce reliance on national supply chains. The committee also discussed updating the EDAC Enabling Resolution and Committee Structure. The meeting adjourned at 4:13 PM.
- Board:
- Economic Development Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-18
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Applicant:
- Newberry Community Redevelopment Agency, Chelsea Bakaitis CRA Coordinator; F-300 AgriFoodTech Innovation Park, Kamal I. Latham CEO, GBM Global Solutions, LLC
Presentations - Update to Comprehensive Plan Economic Element
Economic Development Advisory Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-06-18 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Economic Development Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-06-18
- Type:
- Agenda_item
Agenda (PDF)
The Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) met on April 16, 2026. The agenda included a review of the current agenda, approval of minutes from February 19, 2026, and presentations on Newberry Economic Development Initiatives and an update to the EDAC Enabling Resolution and Committee Structure. The minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting were approved with corrections. A presentation on the Fresh Food Pathways Project and the Space Florida Academy Program - MOU with ACPS was also discussed. Updates to the EDAC Enabling Resolution were presented, focusing on realigning the committee with the three pillars of economic prosperity: Innovation, Heritage, and Vitality. Discussions included sector gaps, youth and academic representation, modeling the structure after the Tourist Development Council, recommended categories for seats, and health institutions. An action item was assigned to review other county structures and return with recommendations by summer for recruitment of new members. Member comments included an update on the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce. Public comment was heard and noted as none.
- Board:
- Economic Development Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-04-16
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 12 SE 1 Street, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, FL 32601
Newberry Economic Development Initiatives
Economic Development Advisory Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-16 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Economic Development Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-04-16
- Type:
- Agenda_item
Update to EDAC Enabling Resolution and Committee Structure
Economic Development Advisory Committee listed this item on its agenda for 2026-04-16 in Alachua County. The posted record gives the item title and nothing else, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official agenda link above and watch for the fuller write-up the body posts as the meeting gets closer.
- Board:
- Economic Development Advisory Committee
- Date:
- 2026-04-16
- Type:
- Agenda_item
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