Agri-tourism a Family Fun Destination Brand

October 28th, 2010 11:00-1PM

Clewiston Chamber of Commerce

This workshop is a ground floor opportunity for farmers, ranchers, and anyone who is interested in learning more about starting a agritainment business.

This workshop is also for landowners in Hendry, Glades and Western Palm Beach County's who are looking for new uses of their vacant land and how to co-partner to get the most benefit of starting a agritainment business.

Guest Speaker Hugh McPherson,Maze Master built Maize Quest from the ground up. His experience helps build entertainment value through attraction selection and marketing know-how.
Maize Quest's operational and marketing systems were developed from Hugh's hands-on experience and his compilation of information from across our network of operators. Hugh's the 'Big Idea' guy who lives for creating innovations in maze-based entertainment. Are you looking for the next big idea?

Hosted by the Hendry County Economic Development Council and The Enterprise Development for Glades Entrepreneurs (EDGE) Center.

Fresh Food, Water, and Air will be served for lunch so please click here to reserve your seat.

Check out what is happening at the IFAS Extension office- Veggie Fever.

I think I see the muck monster!

Agritourism/Agritainment

The EDGE Center is organizing a new Agri-tourism and Agri-tainment business committee to develop a new strategic agri-tourism business plan for the Glades.

An organizational meeting will be held on September 21st, 2010 at 11:30AM at the Lakeside Medical Center conference rooms 2 & 3.

This meeting is a ground floor opportunity that is open to all farmers, ranchers, and anyone interested in learning more about starting an agritourism/agritainment business.

This is an opportunity for land owners to discuss additional uses for their lands and for those business owners or individuals looking for a business venture to learn more about co-partnering.

Don't miss out on this very amazing opportunity that will put the Glades on the Map.

Fresh food, air and water will be served for lunch.

Special Guest Speaker - Hugh McPherson creator and operator of Maize Quest.

Limited seating please Click here to reserve a seat.

(Have you heard that the muck monster was spotted in the corn field behind the College?)

Check out what is happening at the IFAS Extension office- Veggie Fever.

Reaching Out

The departure of USSC will open new doors for those who have a business idea and have always wanted their very own business. Now is the time to do what you have always wanted to do.

At the EDGE Center in Belle Glade we are reaching out to Hendry and Glades County and we are prepared to assist with:

business planning
research and feasibility studies
networking referrals
employee referrals
technology training
financial assistance
marketing plan and cooperative marketing
website design and development
clerical assistance.
office services.
professional certifications
office space
conference room use
wifi
Good old fashion hand holding and motivation.

The EDGE Center has served the business community of Belle Glades, South Bay, Pahokee, and Canal Point since 1997 as the Economic Development Center in the Glades. The EDGE is funded by Palm Beach County Economic Development Office and the Palm Beach County Commission, the USDA Rural Assistance program, SFWMD, PBCC and client fees.

Currently the EDGE is renovating the Old Belle Glade City Hall that when completed will be used as the new Business Innovation Center of the Glades. Grand Opening date is scheduled for December 2008.

We are currently located in the Historical Area of Belle Glade at 241 W Ave A. Belle Glade, FL.

If you have a vision that you want to make reality then Call today to schedule an appointment 561-993-3343

Enterprise Development for Glades Entrepreneurs Center is a not-for profit (501(c)3) business resource and incubation center, whose vision is to develop joint ventures with non-profit and for profit companies to fulfill the mission of the EDGE to assist in starting new businesses and expanding businesses to create safer, happier, healthier, and prosperous diverse communities in the Glades Region.
http://www.edgecenter.info

Board Members- Betty Boyer, Douglas Green, Reggie O' Connor, Derrek Moore, Mary O. Evans, Tracy Harrell, John Wilson, Elizabeth Cayson

Emerging Business Network Mentors- Paul Skyers, Dr. Jimmy Klaber, Vicky Silver

Executive Director- Suzanne Harper

Incubator Manager- Javier Tejada

Volunteer Opportunities Available