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The EDC is committed to retaining and expanding its defense related industries, excelling them in the competitive marketplace, and maintaining a technologically skilled workforce to support continual growth. The EDC established TeCMEN in 1988 and continues to sponsor TeCMEN as part of its commitment to the success of these efforts and to a prospering Okaloosa County. Mission Statement
EDC member companies formulate the Technology Coast Manufacturing and Engineering Network to promote the economic and technological growth within Okaloosa's defense community through the association, collaboration, and contract-teaming of its manufacturing and engineering-based companies. TeCMEN's Objective
To allow its EDC technology, manufacturing and engineering related member companies to gain access to larger defense projects by partnering and teaming. Using a collaborative concept these companies team together as one to complete defense contracting requirements that are too expansive for a single business to undertake. |
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TeCMEN's monthly newsletter, The TeCMEN Times, provides a quick reference of what has recently occurred and what is planned for the future. You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader
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Click below for free download. 
TeCMEN Times
o Volume XVI, December 2007
o Volume XIV, November 2007
o Volume XIII, October 2007
o Volume XII, September 2007
o Volume XI, August 2007
o Volume X, July 2007
o Volume IX, June 2007
o Volume VIII, May 2007
o Volume VII, April 2007
o Volume VI, March 2007
o Volume V, January 2007
o Volume IV, December 2006
o Volume III, November 2006
o Volume II, October 2006
o Volume I, September 2006
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There are many benefits of being an EDC member. EDC membership provides local and worldwide recognition on the EDC Internet site listings and in EDC publications. EDC members are eligible to advertise their company and product and/or service on the EDC website banners. There are also many opportunities to participate on Council committees and in networking activities and special events, such as:
o Access to regional business leaders and information
o Roundtable symposiums
o Annual Officers' Reception
o Industry Trade Shows
o VIP briefings
o Local industry tours
o Networking events
o Technology Coast Manufacturing & Engineering Network (TeCMEN) Many not-for-profit organizations in Okaloosa County support the EDC with annual financial commitments because they recognize the importance of our efforts to foster industrial wealth. Some that are included are listed below.
o Bridgeway Center, Inc.
o Boys & Girls Club of Okaloosa County
o Emerald Coast Association of Realtors
o Emerald Coast Science Center
o Okaloosa County School Board
o Untied Way of Okaloosa-Walton Counties
o Workforce Development Board
To receive additional information
on EDC membership contact:
Debbie Bodenstine
EDC Director of Membership,
Business Retention & Expansion |
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