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Economic Development Office

Economic Development Office
Bob Turk, Economic Development Director

The Office of Economic Development strives to promote Sanford as a place
that is “Open For Business”. The office seeks to retain existing, and attract new
businesses in order to create jobs for residents, and promote economic prosperity
for the community.

Entered into partnership with the Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of
Commerce to visit a minimum of 6 existing businesses per month in Sanford to Hernon Manufacturing, Inc.
understand the issues and opportunities of the city’s future economic growth.

Partnered with the Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce to host
the annual Industry Recognition Dinner to honor several of the city’s existing
businesses that made a substantial investment in their company.
Strengthened partnerships and innovation to leverage existing (diminishing)
resources to obtain increasing community development outcomes through new
partnerships, amplified focus, and program funding sources.

Participated with the Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Committee to pursue creating a county-wide Business
Retention and Expansion program in partnership with Seminole County and
other municipalities.

Participated on the Greater Sanford Regional Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development Committee.
Worked with several local craft brewers in planning for possible expansion and
new development.
Continued to meet with the Orlando Sanford International Airport regarding
proposed projects to locate/expand on the airport property.
Met with numerous potential businesses that are considering locating their
operations to Sanford.
Met several times with developers to discuss possible redevelopment of existing
buildings in downtown Sanford. New Business on State Road 46
Continued to work with Career Source Central Florida in promoting the
workforce for expanding companies and new companies considering locating to
Sanford.
Continued relationship with West Volusia/North Seminole Economic
Development professionals to promote regional initiatives regarding the
Municipal Economic Development Organization.
Implemented new demographic research tools to provide businesses with
analytics.
Initiated an ‘Existing Business Spotlights’ program to showcase our local
companies to the City Commission on a monthly basis.

Benada Business Spotlight

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