Kelly Smallridge, president and CEO of the Palm Beach County Business Development Board, has been appointed as vice-chair of Enterprise Florida’s Stakeholder Council, it was announced by Gray Swoope, secretary of commerce and president & CEO of Enterprise Florida Inc
Smallridge begins her two-year term immediately. She takes over from Brent Christensen, who chaired the council from January 2010-May 2012.
As vice chair, Smallridge will preside over Stakeholder Council meetings to identify challenges in Florida’s ability to create jobs and maintain a competitive business climate. As the only economic development organization president, she will serve as an ex-officio member of the Enterprise Florida board and will report Council discussions and recommendations to directors.
As such, she will serve as the primary liaison between the Council and Enterprise Florida Board and will work with Council members to ensure that issues and recommendations regarding Florida’s economic competitiveness are effectively and appropriately conveyed to and considered by the board.
Enterprise Florida Inc. is a public-private partnership serving as Florida’s primary organization devoted to statewide economic development.