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Bartow has hundreds and hundreds of acres ready for developers, let us show you around.
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Bartow offers affordable and up-to-par municipal services, including low-cost electricity.
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  • Shovel-ready Properties.
  • Easy Permitting.
  • Business Friendly.
  • Lower Utility Costs.

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BARTOW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, STAKEHOLDERS

BARTOW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

HISTORY AND FUNDING:
Start up funding of the BEDC began in 2015, when the City of Bartow and Bartow’s Community Redevelopment Agency each earmarked 45,000 for the organization, with the understanding that eventually, the non-profit organization will become self-sufficent with private sector funds. Membership is offered at several levels of investment – General members, Executive Council members,  and Highly Skilled Investors. The BEDC’s Board of Directors is made up of volunteer community leaders.

PRESIDENT: ROB CLANCEY

510 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830

Phone (at the Chamber) 863-533-7125, Cell 863-899-3406

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Rob Clancey, BEDC President 

Bartow Economic Development Council

863-533-7125

863-899-3406

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  • MISSION 1
    The Bartow Economic Development Council (BEDC) is a non-profit organization with the goal of developing a strong and competitive economy through fostering and encouraging new business development and business retention, while embracing Bartow’s quality of life offered to its citizens.
    VISION 1
    To make Bartow a model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by its diverse people and businesses.
    We recognize that our work on behalf of the people of Bartow must be about more than bricks and mortar: we have a responsibility to ensure that our efforts help create jobs that pay well and provide ladders to long-term employment and economic resiliency.
    HISTORY 1
    Start up funding of the BEDC began in 2015, when the City of Bartow and Bartow’s Community Redevelopment Agency each earmarked 45,000 for the organization, with the understanding that eventually, the non-profit organization will become self-sufficient with private sector funds.
About BEDC
  • Retain and grow existing businesses
  • Support new business creation
  • Develop educational opportunities for talent growth
  • Eliminate the barriers of doing business
  • Promote talented, educated, diverse workforce