Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority

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AG DAY 2009
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Development Authority
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WELCOME!!!!
Jane L. Bachelor Chair, Treasure Coast Education,
Research and Development Authority
Board University of Florida Indian River Research
and Education CenterAcademic Program
Coordinator And Agribusiness Management Lecturer
Ben D. DeVries Executive Director Treasure Coast
Research Park
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Treasure Coast Research Park
A 1,650 acre project planned and operated by
the Treasure Coast Education, Research and
Development Authority of St. Lucie County (TCERDA)
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Treasure Coast Education, Research and
Development Authority
2009 TCERDA Board Members
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St. Lucie County BOCC

• Leadership role and catalyst
• 12.0M land purchase (2004)
• Appointed TCERDA to be responsible for Research
  Park operations
• Fiduciary responsibility
• Property maintenance
• Prospecting for tenants

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Treasure Coast Research Park Headquarters

• UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education
  Center
• 2199 South Rock Road
• Fort Pierce
• 772-267-3107
• www.tcerda.org

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Treasure Coast Research Parks (TRCP) Mission

• To significantly contribute to the economic
  development of the Treasure Coast
• Supporting industries invested in
• innovation and
• the commercialization of scientific research.

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Research Park Boundaries Map
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Research Park Location Map

• Located on Kings Highway,
• between Orange Ave
• Okeechobee Rd
• Convenient to I-95 and
• the Florida Turnpike

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Imagine Dream.
VISION
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Imagine Dream Vision

CONCEPT
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Imagine Dream Vision
Concept
A BUDDING REALITY
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1,650 acre Research Park
Phase IV
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Treasure Coast Research Park
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Higher Education Partners
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St Lucie County School Board

• Proposed School
• 60 acres within research park
• K-12 grades
• Agriculture, biotechnology, environmental science
  and research

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Research Institutions
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Todays Park Tenants

• 90,000 SF Indian River Research and Education
  Center
• 75 employees
• 170,000 SF Horticultural Research Laboratory
• 125 employees

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Treasure Coast Research Park
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Targeted Research Industries Agricultural
Bioscience Energy Earth Sciences Nanotechnology In
formation Technology Robotics
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Treasure Coast Research Park
a TCERDA development
Phase I 162 acres, 1.1 million square feet


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Treasure Coast Research Park
a TCERDA development
Phase I 162 acres, 1.1 million square feet


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Treasure Coast Research Park
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30.8 acres, 213,000 square feet Site Plan
Engineering 6-9 months


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Green Design
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• St. Lucie County Job Focus
• New Business Recruitment
• On-site energy technology events
• Small business technology support
• National trade event participation
• Start up business incubator pre-leasing

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Treasure Coast Research Park
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What do astronauts and companies interested in
the Treasure Coast Research Park have in common?
Both are looking for space with unlimited
horizons!
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The Future is ENERGY
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• The Energy Race
• Starts Here!

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