About Taylor County Development Authority

OUR MISSION . . .

To promote job creation and increase quality economic development within the community, while preserving the values of our community.

The Taylor County Development Authority was created in 1959 by the Florida Legislature.  It is the lead economic development organization for Taylor County Florida.

An Executive Director and an active Board of Directors, working as a partner with both the Taylor County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Perry City Council, work to ensure that all economic development opportunities are explored and pursued if appropriate.  We are determined to work together to create our own future.

PURPOSE:

The Taylor County Development Authority is a non-profit public corporation organized for the purpose of promoting and increasing quality economic development within the community, while preserving the values of our community.

VISION:

We envision Taylor County as a thriving rural community that sustains its economic self-sufficiency through creativity, diversity and collaboration of its citizens and businesses.

VALUES:

We the citizens, governmental entities and businesses that constitute Taylor County, hold the following values as keystone of our future growth and development:

We value an appropriate standard of living for our citizens and community.

We value creativity, innovation, and the contributions of all members of our community.

We value a delivery system of education which addresses the requirements of all population segments within the county.

We value the rural atmosphere of our beautiful county.

We value the natural environmental assets of our geographic region.

We value and encourage the free enterprise system.

We value the firm belief in God and the value of family.

These values are shared by all facets of our society and have guided us in planning and development of our strategic plan.  They will continue to guide us for future decades as we move forward towards tomorrow.

GUIDING PREMISE:

There is a direct relationship between the total personal income of county and city residents and government revenues associated with them.  When new jobs increase personal income in the city or county, it is reasonable to expect a corresponding increase in county and city government revenues.  The size of the increase in county and city government revenues is a function of the payroll of new jobs, the number of times the money rolls over in a local economy, the total amount of personal income with the county and the amount of county revenue associated with county or city residents.  This provides for a better quality of life for all of our citizens.

OBJECTIVES:

1.   Follow up on referrals.

2.   Recruit new businesses, industries and tourism.

3.   Identify needs of clients seeking to locate in the county.

4.   Serve as a conduit of information to local government.

5.   Negotiate location proposals/incentives.

6.   Serve as a confidential information source between local government and the private sector.

7.   Serve as the primary contact for new and expanding companies looking for site selection assistance.

8.   Increase awareness of Taylor County as a business location investment mission, using direct mail campaigns, advertising, public relation activities and trade shows.

9.   Assist established businesses with expansion plans.

10. Offer comprehensive demographic data and economic analysis to companies seeking information..

11. Provide labor and training support information, permitting support and other business development needs.

12. Promote, support and encourage ecotourism and heritage tourism within our community.

GOALS:

Promote initiatives which will diversify the economy.

Create high-wage, value-added jobs.

Increase the average wage.

Facilitate capital investment.

Enable all county residents to have a meaningful opportunity for upward mobility.

Generate tax revenues that broaden the tax base and lessen the burden on residents.

The Taylor County Development Authority (TCDA) is guided by a seven-member Board of Directors and a Director of Economic Development.  Serving two-year terms, four members are appointed by the County Commission and one member is appointed by the City Council.  Completing the Board is the Chairperson of the County Commission and the Mayor of the City of Perry.

115 West  Green Street
Perry, Fl.   32348

CONTACT:  Rick Breer

PHONE: 850-584-5627   FAX: 850-223-0161 EMAIL