Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB)

Overview

The City of Fort Lauderdale Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) is an advisory committee appointed by the City Commission to provide recommendations to both the City Commission and City Manager. Consisting of members from diverse backgrounds in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, EDAB focuses on improving the business environment, enhancing productivity, and supporting economic growth. Its purpose is to offer expertise, experience, and resources to recommend on expanding and diversifying the commercial and industrial sectors, as well as contributing input on commercial redevelopment and revitalization efforts.

Purpose

The EDAB acts in an advisory capacity to the City Commission and City Manager on economic development; and in matters related to business activities in the development of and in matter related to the City Commission priorities.

The Advisory Board Member are able to make recommendations on ordinances, policies, short-term action plans, and resources allocated to business and economic development activities and programs of the city.

Additionally, the Board may have other advisory duties granted by the City Commission consistent with the business and economic development needs of the city.

EDAB Meeting Information

Meeting Dates: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month
Meeting Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Location:
Development Services Department Building Conference Rooms
700 NW 19th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Email: EconomicDevelopment@FortLauderdale.gov

2026 Meeting Dates

  • January 14, 2026
  • February 11, 2026
  • March 11, 2026
  • April 08, 2026
  • May 13, 2025
  • August 12, 2026
  • September 09, 2026
  • October 14, 2026
  • November 04, 2026
  • December 09, 2026
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