State of the County: A Unified Vision for Hardee County’s Future
This year, The Development Group was proud to partner with the Hardee County Chamber of Commerce to host the State of the County event, marking a meaningful shift from years [...]
The Development Group Recaps Rural Counties Day in Tallahassee
The The Development Group team had an exciting and productive time in Tallahassee during Rural Counties Day in January. Rural Counties Day provides an opportunity for Florida’s rural communities to [...]
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Advancing Community Health and Economic Growth: A Message From Board Member John Gill
A Shared Vision for Hardee County’s FutureAs the healthcare representative on the EDC/IDA, my role is to bring forward discussions that focus on improving the health of our community, developing [...]
Sarah Evers Leads First Board Meeting as CEO of The Development Group, Unveils 90-Day Plan for Organizational Excellence and Community Impact
WAUCHULA, Fla. – The The Development Group marked a new chapter in its leadership on Thursday, October 9, as Sarah Evers participated in her first board meeting as Chief Executive [...]
Building a Skilled Workforce: A Message From Board Member Courtney Green
With my background in education and workforce development, I have seen firsthand that education is not just about personal achievement—it is the foundation of economic growth. When companies look to [...]
Building a Brighter Future: A Message From Board Member Chris Idsardi
In 2023 the Board of County Commissioners appointed me to the Hardee County Industrial Authority (IDA) as a board member. As a citizen of the community and with a background [...]
In the News: Denise Grimsley in The Herald-Advocate
It’s no surprise that Hardee County residents care deeply—each in their own way—about our community’s future. When we launched Hardee Speaks in 2024, a countywide survey, we wanted to hear [...]
Your Community: How Little Things Can Make A Big Difference
Do you ever drive through your community and think about how it could be better? "Does that window need repair, could that house use a fresh coat of paint, what's [...]
Work, Spending and Politics Defined by Generations
How community and business leaders can make decisions based on generational grouping. Pew Research Center credits an individual’s age as the most common predictor of differences in attitudes and behaviors. [...]