The 2024 Florida Rural Summit brought together business leaders, government officials, and community advocates to collaborate on strategies for fostering sustainable growth and economic development in Florida’s rural communities. Denise [...]
The Development Group CEO Denise Grimsley has been appointed to the South Florida State College District Board of Trustees by Governor DeSantis. The esteemed position reflects Grimsley’s commitment to strengthening [...]
Research from the Center for Community Progress has highlighted that vacant and abandoned properties impose significant burden and revenue challenges on the local tax base. The longer these properties remain [...]
In a strategic move poised to invigorate economic development in Hardee County, The Development Group has announced the potential sale of property located at 897 [...]
Governor DeSantis held a press conference on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Hardee County Fair Grounds. The Governor awarded $6,000,000 to The Hardee County [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJp7d-S74QM The Development Group, Hardee County’s local economic development agency, has continued to engage citizens with unprecedented efforts. The organization has opened its doors to host community [...]
The curriculum "Building a Vibrant Community" is a blueprint we can use to create meaningful change and spur community revitalization. This 6-week study will generate ideas and action plans to [...]
April 16th. Doors open at 5 p.m. One Community. BIG Opportunities! The Development Group's Inaugural meeting is an elevated experience! Walk through the doors of [...]
The Development Group hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, February 7, to commemorate the beginning of construction on a new building in the Hardee County Business Park. The 16,000-square-foot building [...]
Governor DeSantis held a press conference on Friday, February 2, 2024 at South Florida State College Hardee Campus. The Governor awarded $4,000,000 to The Hardee County Industrial [...]
