The Jefferson County Economic Development Council focuses on high-leverage, place-based activities that improve the economic well-being and quality of life for people in Jefferson County.
The Jefferson County Economic Development Council is the designated Associate Development Organization for Jefferson County since 2007. We connect businesses to resources and funding, and work with government and partner organizations to help our communities succeed.
Our Strategic Plan outlines where we are focusing our time for the next two years. This strategic approach to economic development emphasizes collaboration, shared knowledge, and durable capacity, laying the groundwork for future success while clarifying how best to use our limited resources where they can have the greatest impact.
Looking for the right free tool for managing or starting a business? Discover the free resources EDC has to offer!
Our partnerships with local organizations help us address essential issues such as workforce development and sustainable growth. Together with local businesses, non-profits, and government agencies, we are committed to creating innovative solutions that foster economic resilience and social well-being.
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And join a gathering of businesses, nonprofits, and engaged Jefferson County residents. Together, we’re crafting a new narrative—one that bridges tradition and innovation, weaving the legacy of industry into the fabric of our evolving community.
"Post COVID, thanks to the classes and collaboration with the Team Jefferson EDC's business consultants, our bottom line has stabilized, and real growth is now possible. We streamlined our operations, while the consultants provided tailored strategies to boost profits, transformed our efficiency, identified new revenue streams, and fortified our competitive edge. I highly recommend for local businesses to harness these resources for sustainable growth and success."
“This service is not only a valuable one, but a vital one for our community. Many of us get into business for our love of a craft, sometimes not understanding the particulars of making it successful and long lived. This help from the Jefferson County EDC will ensure businesses are here to stay. Best of all, the advisors are all local. The circular economy is a building block for a healthy community.”
"Working with Douglas has been one of the best things I've done for my business. I am now able to move forward with my business expansion with a better understanding of my business financials."
"Douglas shows a real in-depth knowledge of coaching businesses that can only be obtained through years of study and experience. For my attorney services business, the project costing excel sheets he created allowed me to confidently set my rates by using objective data, putting to rest nagging concerns and doubts of this core business issue. Overall, his emphasis on building processes has been a huge help in focusing my “CEO” time. I’m tremendously grateful for Douglas’s help, and count him among my most trusted advisors."
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