Chair - Robert M. Rhodes
Commissioners
- Zimmerman Boulos
- Brenda B. Ezell
- Craig A. Gibbs
- Barbara Moore
- Randle P. Shoemaker
- Herschel T. Vinyard, Jr.
Twelve ex-officio advisors support the commission and a 17-member group of technical advisors are available. Educational issues are represented through appointed advisors.
The JEDC Commissioners meet every second Thursday of each month at
9 a.m. The public is welcome to attend.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the city's community redevelopment agency and industrial development authority.
- With a strategic plan for global competitiveness in place, the JEDC is positioning Jacksonville as a key player in the international marketplace, encouraging reverse investment, trade and tourism.
- Augments traditional economic development services by focusing on attracting products, businesses and events related to sports, motion picture and television development.