Linda Brandt and Melinda Ridgley to Serve on Economic Development Commission Councils
Brevard County, Florida—The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast has engaged in research, analysis and dialogue with key stakeholders to create a three-year strategic plan with four strategic priorities, three key goals and five industrial clusters. Linda Brandt, President and CEO, brandt ronat + company and Melinda Ridgley, Vice President, Accounts, brandt ronat + company have volunteered for important councils which will help guide the implementation of the EDC’s strategic plan. Each council is structured around four strategic priority areas and will serve as integral tools in achieving three important goals: Create 2,250 New Jobs; Change 12 Business Policies; and Become a Community of Distinction.
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