The Pensacola-Escambia Promotion & Development Commission
Annual Commission Meeting
Combined Public Meeting
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
PENSACOLA-ESCAMBIA PROMOTION & DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Central Commerce Park is a vital economic development asset for Escambia County,
Florida. With up to 230 acres of strategically located property, the site is well-positioned
to attract precision manufacturing operations that bring high-paying jobs and significant
capital investment.
This area of the county is in critical need of private-sector growth. Central Commerce Park
– Phase 2 offers a rare opportunity to further develop this industrial park that is capable
of supporting facilities from 30,000 to 100,000 square feet. The goal is to attract
companies investing in advanced equipment, automated systems, and efficient logistics
operations.
By targeting precision manufacturing and some exceptional distribution operations, the
park will help diversify the local economy, strengthen the tax base, and create career
opportunities in sectors that are growing. Its development supports the long-term
competitiveness of Escambia County and serves as a cornerstone for attracting and
retaining high-value industries to the Cantonment area.
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Commission Meeting
The Pensacola-Escambia Promotion and Development Commission (PEDC) is a government entity established by a special act of the State of Florida Legislature to promote economic development interests such as industry, tourism and commerce. The Commission is composed of nine members:
- Two members – Commissioners of Escambia County appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County.
- Two members – Council members of the City of Pensacola appointed by the City Council of the City of Pensacola.
- One member – a member of the Town Council of the Town of Century, appointed to serve by the Town Council of the Town of Century.
- Two members – Board of Directors from the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, in good standing, appointed by the Chairman of the Board. (PBACC).
- One member – at large, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County
- One member – at large, appointed by the City Council of the City of Pensacola
PEDC Board Members
- Chairman – David Peaden, Florida Power and Light, Escambia County Appointee
- Vice Chairman – Steven Barry, (District 5), Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, Escambia County Appointee
- Secretary/Treasurer – Councilwoman Allison Patton, Pensacola City Council Member Appointee
- Past Chairman, – FloridaWest Board Appointee – Dave Hoxeng, Past Chairman, ADX Communications
- City of Pensacola Appointee – Dr. Lusharon Wiley, Innisfree Hotels
- Pensacola City Council Member Appointee – Councilman Casey Jones
- Escambia County Appointee – County Commissioner Steven Stroberger (District 1), Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County
- Century Town Council Member Appointee – Mayor Benjamin D. Boutwell, Century Town Council Seat Four
- FloridaWest Board Appointee – Donnie McMahon, McMahon & Hadder
Organizational Support
- Troupe Brewer, Clark Partington, Attorney
- Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, Auditor
- Chris Platé, FloridaWest CEO