Ep. 309 | Powering Economic Growth in Florida with FPL’s Wes Hudgens

In this episode of Small Biz Florida, host Tom Kindred broadcasts from the 2024 Florida Rural Economic Development Summit at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. He sits down with Wes Hudgens, Lead Project Manager at Florida Power & Light’s (FPL) Office of Economic Development, to discuss FPL’s role in driving business growth across the state.

Wes shares insights into FPL’s innovative initiatives, including the 35 Mules incubator program and the WonderFL campaign, which aims to reshape perceptions of Florida by highlighting career opportunities and quality of life. The conversation also covers FPL’s commitment to supporting small businesses through valuable resources, partnerships with organizations like the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and strategic programs designed to fuel economic development in Florida’s rural and urban communities. This podcast episode was recorded live at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit hosted at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. This podcast is made possible by the Florida SBDC Network and sponsored by Florida First Capital.

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