Strategic Partners
Economic Development Council
In a joint effort to improve the economic well-being and maintain an outstanding quality of life in South Florida, the City of Pompano Beach and the Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce formed a public/private partnership called the Pompano Beach Economic Development Council (PBEDC). The PBEDC consists of local business leaders and city officials who meet on the fourth Monday of every month to discuss local business issues and how to strengthen and diversify the business climate.
The principal purpose of the PBEDC is the planning, encouragement, support and promotion of economic development and growth of the local economy. This is accomplished by promoting and encouraging the attraction of new business and industries to the city, supporting the retention and expansion of existing business and industries within the city to increase the tax base, increase local employment and improve the general welfare, prosperity and quality of life for the benefit of the residents of the City of Pompano Beach.
The Economic Development Council(EDC) meets the 4th Monday of every month at 5:00pm in the Commission Chambers Conference Room. Meeting dates and times subject to change for holidays. Please see our meetings page for upcoming Economic Development Council meetings.
| Economic Development Council Members | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Company/City Department | Position/Area Assigned |
| Tom DiGiorgio, Jr. | Sterling Hospitality | Chair / At Large |
| Rob Wyre | Shipwreck Park | Vice Chair / Chamber |
| Chris Metzger | Cushman & Wakefield of Fla. | Treasurer / At Large |
| Kim Briesemeister | Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) | Secretary / At Large |
| Keriann Worley | Soaring Real Estate | District 1 (Fesik) |
| Dodie Keith-Lazowick | Keith & Associates | District 2 (Eaton) |
| Melissa Shiff | Shiff Construction | District 3 (Fournier) |
| Jay Ghanem | Auto Technologies Group, LLC | District 4 (Perkins) |
| Steven Hjelmeir | Print Basics | District 5 (Smith) |
| Adam Adache | Cavache Properties, LLC | Mayor (Hardin) |
| Elaine Fitzgerald | Beach Vacation Rentals | Chamber |
| Ted Perrella | Kantor, Palmetto, Zeigler, Chamberlain & Perrella PL | At Large |
| Whitney A. Metevia | Johnston & Metevia | Chamber |
| Jamonica Rolle | Broward College | Chamber |
| Christine Shaw | Florida Power and Light | Chamber |
| Jeff Wolfe | Seacoast Bank | Chamber |
| Paul Fisher | E CRA Advisory Board Chair | ECRA |
| Whitney Rawls | W CRA Advisory Board Chair | NWCRA |
| Jean McIntyre | Economic Development Director | City of Pompano Beach |
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance is the primary economic development organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance focuses on creating, attracting, expanding and retaining high-wage jobs and capital investment in high value targeted industries, developing more vibrant communities, and improving the quality of life for our area’s citizens. Providing leadership and excellence in delivering economic development services for our clients, prospects, investors and partners.
The Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce is a business organization of over 700 business and professional people who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic, commercial and economic progress of the community. The Chamber is not only the VOICE of business; it is a way for our diverse membership to channel their energies into efforts from which the entire community benefits.
Broward County Economic and Small Business Development
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) is responsible for enhancing Broward County's economy by recruiting new and supporting existing industries, and creating new employment opportunities for residents. Working collaboratively with key partners, OESBD’s mission is to promote job growth, diversify the County's industrial mix, and expand the local tax base.
