Duke Energy Foundation provides $200,000 in grants to bolster Florida's vibrant economy
The Duke Energy Foundation is investing $200,000 in grants to support 15 economic development organizations in Florida. These grants aim to attract businesses to the state and strengthen its economy. Notable recipients include:
- The Orlando Economic Partnership, receiving $20,000 to develop a tool comparing Orlando's business location factors with other major regions.
- The St. Petersburg Area Economic Development , awarded $12,500 to promote the city as a business location, focusing on the Historic Gas Plant District.
This initiative is part of Duke Energy Foundation's annual philanthropic support of over $30 million to meet community needs. Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary, supplies electricity to 1.9 million customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
La Duke Energy Foundation sta investendo 200.000 dollari in contributi per supportare 15 organizzazioni di sviluppo economico in Florida. Questi fondi mirano ad attrarre imprese nello stato e rafforzare la sua economia. Tra i destinatari notabili ci sono:
- L'Orlando Economic Partnership, che riceve 20.000 dollari per sviluppare uno strumento che confronti i fattori di localizzazione aziendale di Orlando con altre grandi regioni.
- L'Area di Sviluppo Economico di St. Petersburg, premiata con 12.500 dollari per promuovere la città come località commerciale, concentrandosi sul Historic Gas Plant District.
Questa iniziativa è parte del supporto filantropico annuale della Duke Energy Foundation, che supera 30 milioni di dollari per soddisfare le esigenze della comunità. Duke Energy Florida, una controllata, fornisce elettricità a 1,9 milioni di clienti in un area di servizio di 33.000 chilometri quadrati in Florida.
La Duke Energy Foundation está invirtiendo 200,000 dólares en subvenciones para apoyar 15 organizaciones de desarrollo económico en Florida. Estas subvenciones tienen como objetivo atraer empresas al estado y fortalecer su economía. Entre los destinatarios destacados se encuentran:
- La Asociación Económica de Orlando, que recibe 20,000 dólares para desarrollar una herramienta que compare los factores de localización empresarial de Orlando con otras regiones importantes.
- El Desarrollo Económico del Área de St. Petersburg, premiado con 12,500 dólares para promover la ciudad como un lugar de negocios, centrándose en el Historic Gas Plant District.
Esta iniciativa es parte del apoyo filantrópico anual de la Duke Energy Foundation, que supera los 30 millones de dólares para satisfacer las necesidades de la comunidad. Duke Energy Florida, una filial, proporciona electricidad a 1.9 millones de clientes en una área de servicio de 33,000 millas cuadradas en Florida.
듀크 에너지 재단은 플로리다에서 15개의 경제 개발 조직을 지원하기 위해 20만 달러를 보조금으로 투자하고 있습니다. 이 보조금은 주에 기업을 유치하고 경제를 강화하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 주목할 만한 수혜자는 다음과 같습니다:
- 올랜도 경제 파트너십은 올랜도의 사업 위치 요인을 다른 주요 지역과 비교하는 도구를 개발하기 위해 2만 달러를 받습니다.
- 세인트피터즈버그 지역 경제 개발은 Historic Gas Plant District에 집중하여 도시를 비즈니스 장소로 홍보하기 위해 1만 2천 5백 달러를 수여받았습니다.
이 이니셔티브는 지역 사회의 요구를 충족하기 위해 매년 3천만 달러 이상의 필란트로픽 지원을 제공하는 듀크 에너지 재단의 일환입니다. 듀크 에너지 플로리다는 자회사로서 플로리다의 1.9 백만 고객에게 13,000 제곱마일 서비스 지역에 전기를 공급합니다.
La Duke Energy Foundation investit 200 000 $ en subventions pour soutenir 15 organisations de développement économique en Floride. Ces subventions visent à attirer des entreprises dans l'état et à renforcer son économie. Parmi les bénéficiaires notables, on trouve :
- Le Partenariat Économique d'Orlando, qui reçoit 20 000 $ pour développer un outil comparant les facteurs de localisation des entreprises à Orlando avec d'autres grandes régions.
- Le Développement Économique de la Région de St. Petersburg, qui reçoit 12 500 $ pour promouvoir la ville en tant que lieu d'affaires, en se concentrant sur le Historic Gas Plant District.
Cette initiative fait partie du soutien philanthropique annuel de la Duke Energy Foundation, qui dépasse 30 millions $ pour répondre aux besoins de la communauté. Duke Energy Florida, une filiale, fournit de l'électricité à 1,9 million de clients dans une zone de service de 33 000 milles carrés en Floride.
Die Duke Energy Foundation investiert 200.000 Dollar in Zuschüssen zur Unterstützung von 15 Wirtschaftsentwicklungsorganisationen in Florida. Diese Zuschüsse zielen darauf ab, Unternehmen in den Staat zu ziehen und die Wirtschaft zu stärken. Zu den bemerkenswerten Empfängern gehören:
- Die Orlando Economic Partnership, die 20.000 Dollar erhält, um ein Werkzeug zu entwickeln, das die Standortfaktoren von Orlando mit anderen Großregionen vergleicht.
- Die Wirtschaftsentwicklung von St. Petersburg, die 12.500 Dollar erhalten hat, um die Stadt als Geschäftsstandort zu fördern, mit einem Fokus auf den Historic Gas Plant District.
Diese Initiative ist Teil der jährlichen philanthropischen Unterstützung der Duke Energy Foundation von über 30 Millionen Dollar, um die Bedürfnisse der Gemeinschaft zu erfüllen. Duke Energy Florida, eine Tochtergesellschaft, liefert Strom an 1,9 Millionen Kunden in einem 33.000 Quadratkilometer großen Servicegebiet in Florida.
- Duke Energy Foundation is investing $200,000 in grants to support economic development in Florida
- The grants will support 15 economic development organizations across the state
- Duke Energy Foundation provides over $30 million annually in philanthropic support
- Duke Energy Florida serves 1.9 million customers across a 13,000-square-mile area
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The grants may lead to increased energy demand in the long term if successful in attracting businesses to Florida. This aligns with Duke's strategy to grow its customer base and energy sales. Investors should view this as a small but strategic move to support future growth in a key market, rather than a major financial catalyst.
The targeted grants to 15 economic development organizations reflect a smart, multi-pronged approach to stimulating Florida's economy. By supporting diverse initiatives across the state, Duke Energy is fostering a conducive environment for business growth and job creation. The Orlando Economic Partnership's comparative tool and St. Petersburg's site consultant outreach are particularly noteworthy strategies that could yield tangible results in attracting new businesses.
This type of corporate involvement in local economic development can be highly effective, as it leverages the expertise of regional organizations while providing important financial support. The focus on data-driven tools and targeted outreach to decision-makers suggests a sophisticated understanding of modern economic development practices, which could accelerate Florida's competitiveness in attracting businesses.
- Grants will support 15 economic development organizations working to attract businesses to the state
"Companies often consider establishing, expanding or relocating their operations to
The Orlando Economic Partnership will use a
"The Duke Energy Foundation's grant will allow us to have a tool designed to generate new business development leads, create jobs and drive investment in the
Another grantee, the St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation, will use
"The Duke Energy Foundation grant will help the St. Pete EDC capitalize on this inflection point in our community's growth," said Mike Swesey, St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation president and CEO. "We are poised to become one of the most desirable cities in the country for businesses, and this grant allows us to tell our story to key decision-makers. We are so fortunate to have the backing of Duke, who continually supports the economic growth that benefits our residents."
A complete list of grant recipients can be found below, with additional details available here.
City of Apopka - CareerSource Polk/Haines City Economic Development Council
Citrus County Board of County Commissioners- CORE Business Center
City of Deland City of Eustis Florida's Great NorthwestHernando County Board of County CommissionersHighlands County Board of County Commissioners- Nature Coast Business Development Council
- Orlando Economic Partnership/Foundation for
Orlando's Future - Pasco Economic Development Council
Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners- St. Petersburg Area Economic Development Corporation
- Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation
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