EconomicDevelopmentCouncil.com
21st Century Economic Development
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EconomicDevelopmentCouncil.com was originally co-founded by JW Davis and Martin 'Bob' Metzger as the Kentucky Lake Economic Development Council in Aurora, Kentucky in Marshall County on Kentucky Lake.
EconomicDevelopmentCouncil.com grew up and out of this organization on May 1, 2014. We are an online educational organization here. We are here to teach and educate on this website. We will address economic issues, practices and implementations for economic solutions & strategies. In addition we will promote, recommend, and support common, mutual and united Economic Opportunities for businesses, communities, neighborhoods and ALL Individuals.
We are glad you came here to learn and gain knowledge for as much as you can about Economic Development Issues! Our consulting and educational organization will provide you with numerous ideas, issues, strategies and solutions for you to achieve Economic Development in a wide variety of ways in today's dynamic Economic Development world.
We offer some of the best idea's for learning you will ever have available for Economic Development Revitalization Strategies, Opportunities, and Solutions for Business, Community, Organizational and Personal success for the fast moving 21st century!
Feel free to browse our website to learn how you can work towards economic success for you to help you reach your financial goals!
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JW Davis
Co-Founder /President
As I mentioned on our opening page, our organization
is here to address many related economic issues and to educate, practice, support and implement economic solutions & strategies.
We continue to promote and recommend, common, mutual and united Economic Opportunities for businesses, communities, neighborhoods and individuals from every walk of life. That is what we are all about and the main reason why we exist here at EconomicDevelopmentCouncil.com.
We continue to bring attention to the issues, strategies
and solutions as well as educate everyone on how to achieve the many unending Economic Opportunities in today's dynamic financial world. We offer some of the best idea's in Economic Development, Revitalization Strategies, Economic Opportunities, and Solutions for Businesses, Communities, Organizations and individual personal success for the 21st century.
Let us educate and help you on the issues, strategies
and solutions that could very well work for you to help you reach your financial goals!
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JW is a firm believer in researching, developing and implementing Economic Development strategies and solutions for financial development. "It does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that positive Economic Development choices benefits everyone involved in fantastic and dynamic ways", he said. "Our goal here at EconomicDevelopmentCouncil.com is to address economic issues, present and put in motion strategies, solutions and events for bringing economic development ideas to the consumer market.
We feel privileged to be involved with and to participate with the idea to help those with economic ideas reap financial rewards they can be proud to be a part of for the 21st century", he said. "My intent when I founded this company was to be a leader in bringing economic advantage and opportunities with strategies and solutions to the individuals we can help and to use our consulting advice to spur economic growth beyond anyone's wildest dreams".
" I am honored and privileged to know each and every member of our Mastermind Advisors Team here. They are some of the best people, individuals, business owners and community leaders I have ever known and privileged to work with", says Davis.
Please feel free to contact me here at our organization here at EconomicDevelopmentCouncil.com to discuss how we can help you achieve some of the most awesome economic development changes in your life that can return some of the best financial rewards for your personal and business needs. Self-education is one of the quickest ways for you as an individual to get to the top!
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JW Davis
JW Davis
Founder - President - CEO
Office: 727.657.3339
Cell: 727.218.9584
Martin R. Metzger
Vice-President - CFO
Office: 727.657.3339
Email: EconomicDevelopmentCouncil2021@gmail.com
Martin R. Metzger
Co-Founder / Senior Advisor
Senior Advisor for EconomicDevelopmentCouncil.com is Martin 'Bob' Metzger. He is a graduate of Alton High School in Alton, Illinois. He has an Associates Degree in Hardware Retailing and Public Relations from Southern Illinois University.
He was the founder, owner and operator of one of the largest landmark restaurants and night club in Alton, Illinois for over 40 years. Mr. Metzger was instrumental in making his business establishment, Midtown Restaurant and Lounge, one of the most popular attractions in the greater St. Louis metro area, on the Illinois side, from the 1960's thru the 1990's.
Mr. Metzger was also involved in the rental property business as well during this time and managed over a dozen of his own properties.
He was a member and board member with the Alton Convention & Visitors Bureau for many years.
He was involved for many years as a board member and consultant with the Alton, Illinois Weed and Feed program. This organization was in charge of a government funded program, with Law Enforcement assistance, to clean up crime ridden neighborhoods in the area.
Mr. Metzger was a board member with the American Red Cross and is a member of the Service Core of Retired Executives S.C.O.R.E.
He is a member of the Lewis & Clark Society as a former guide and actor playing Lewis.
He holds a Certification with the US Corp of Engineers Training and also holds US Forest Certification.
Mr. Metzger was a board member with the Jonathon Aurora Action Committee (JAAC) , a business owners association, in Marshall County Kentucky.
He is a co-founding partner of the Kentucky Lake Economic Development Council, and now Senior Advisor with EconomicDevelopmentCouncil.com. He was instrumental in the organization and implementation of hosting local monthly meetings, as well as promoting and marketing the Kentucky Lake Economic Development Council when it was first founded.
Mr. Metzger was also a co-founder of the Pirates Cove Resort Community Watch Association. His responsibilities included, organization and implementation of a neighborhood watch association, including property protection issues, loss prevention, working with national companies and organizations, planning monthly meetings, attaining guest speakers as well as promoting and marketing the organization. He was also responsible for all aspects of daily operations for the Neighborhood Watch Association for the resort community. His supervisory duties included addressing and solving neighborhood and community security concerns and issues, monitoring community patrols, enforcement of curfew and quiet time for the resorts 5 campgrounds, Marina access and beach access area.
Mr. Metzger donates some of his time as Senior Advisor to EconomicDevelopmentCouncil.com and is very much appreciated by this organization who value and appreciate his knowledge and expertise in the Business arena.
"We know that Economic Development Revitalization research and careful planning is the key to bringing back communities and business to financial stability and success," Metzger said. "We all know that putting together well thought-out strategies and implementing them leads to successes that can have a profound impact beyond anyone's wildest dreams and aspirations", he said.
"Bob Metzger's expertise with our organization has been invaluable", said Founder and Chief Executive Officer JW Davis. "When I asked Mr. Metzger to join our team here, I knew that he would be a very awesome person to have because of his over 40 years of knowledge in business, as well as his experience as a member of the Senior Corps Of Retired Executives (SCORE)", says Davis. "SCORE is an organization that mentors America’s small business owners and operators and help's people dreaming about starting their own small business or those looking to grow their businesses.
SCORE is already making its mark as a catalyst for economic growth across the country", Metzger said.
"Bob and I co-founded and started the Kentucky Lake Economic Development Council in Aurora, Kentucky in Marshall County, together to help bring Economic growth to an area we felt needed a boost at the time", Davis said.
Bob Metzger and JW Davis also co-founded and started Gateway Global Group, a Business and Real Estate Development Company in Brownsville, Texas in 2014. Gateway Global Group was instrumental in putting together a group of investors with over $200 million dollars to invest into a Hotel and Convention Center near Brownsville, Texas, the future home of SpaceX, a private Space Technology Company owned by Elon Musk, who planned to build a Space Rocket Launch facility near Brownsville, Texas on the scale of NASA at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
"So I knew in advance the type of person and the caliber Bob brought to the table and the experience he had to be an asset to our organization in every way possible", he said. "We are so glad he finds the time to volunteer and give us his expertise in business strategies and solutions," Davis said.
Economic Development Initiatives
An Economic Development Initiative is a strategic effort by a government, organization, or community to create, attract, and retain jobs and investments to improve the economic well-being and quality of life in a specific area. These initiatives can range from broad government programs to targeted local projects.
Key components of effective initiatives
Partnerships and collaboration: Cooperation between the public, private, and non-profit sectors helps mobilize resources and coordinate activities.
Strategic vision: A clear roadmap with specific goals, resource allocation, and a long-term vision is crucial for intentional and measurable growth.
Innovation: Promoting innovation and increased productivity is essential for creating a competitive advantage and a high standard of living.
Infrastructure investment: This includes upgrading physical infrastructure like roads, utilities, and broadband, as well as developing shared facilities like business incubators.
Human capital development: Investing in education, workforce training, and skill development helps match residents with job opportunities, especially in high-demand industries.
Entrepreneurship support: Providing resources, mentoring, and access to capital for startups and small businesses fosters growth at the local level.
Community engagement: Keeping the public informed and involved through regular updates and collaboration ensures accountability and community-focused growth.
Common examples of initiatives
Small business support: Programs that offer grants, revolving loan funds, and technical assistance to help local entrepreneurs start or expand their businesses.
Workforce training: Initiatives developed in partnership with community colleges or universities to offer customized training that aligns with the needs of local industries.
Infrastructure projects: Public works projects that improve roads, expand broadband access, or repair ports can attract new industry and support business expansion.
Urban renewal: Efforts to revitalize downtown commercial corridors and repurpose vacant buildings for affordable housing or mixed-use development.
Targeted incentives: Offering tax incentives or other benefits to new or expanding companies that create a specified number of jobs.
Initiative examples in practice
Historic West End, Charlotte, NC: A collaboration between the City of Charlotte, LISC, and local partners to pursue a holistic agenda for the neighborhood. Initiatives include housing preservation, small business growth, and commercial corridor improvements.
Evergreen Cooperatives, Cleveland, OH: A network of worker-owned businesses in low-income communities. They provide jobs and reinvest profits into the local community.
Florida's Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI): Supports economically distressed rural communities through coordinated efforts among state and regional agencies. REDI provides waivers or reductions of matching requirements for certain grant programs to encourage development in these areas.
