Commerce & Development

Economic Development & Commerce

In October 2025, the Board of County Commissioners established the Jefferson County Economic Development Committee, a standing advisory committee created to advise the Board on matters concerning economic development (Resolution No. 2025-41). The Committee works to promote the business and industrial interests of the county, support the growth and success of existing local businesses, and strengthen the local workforce, while serving as a liaison to the Florida Department of Commerce. Its six members include representatives from the county’s business community, the Board of County Commissioners, the City of Monticello, the Jefferson County School District, and the Sheriff’s Office—reflecting a community-wide commitment to a stronger, more balanced economy.  

The Committee has identified three priorities to guide its work: 

  1. Retain youth and young adults in the county by ensuring access to workforce training and good local jobs. 
  1. Support existing Jefferson County businesses by addressing their current and anticipated needs. 
  1. Close workforce gaps by identifying where workforce readiness and established business needs diverge, and building new or expanding existing workforce development programs to bridge them. 

As a public body, the Committee conducts its business in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law. The Committee typically meets on the last Monday of each month, and all meetings are open to the public. Meeting agendas and schedules are posted on TownCloud.

Local businesses and residents who would like to connect with the Committee are encouraged to reach out to the County Planning Department at sbrown@jeffersoncountyfl.gov.

 

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