
Welcome! The CEP is being formed to be THE catalyst for a prosperous community. The creation of a partnership between the Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce and the EDC is underway. The vision for the new organization is for Ocala/Marion County to be a vibrant community with a stable, diversified economy. The CEP will drive community transformation and strengthen business!
The CEP’s new website will be built in the coming months. So that we may provide the best service to you in the meantime, please visit the web sites of:
> News / Updates
10/22/2012
Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership Announces Selection of CEO
Click here for Press Release.9/19/2012
CEP Business Development
Golf Classic & GlowBall Tournament
Come Network on the Greens at Ocala Golf Club (Muni), 1:30pm shotgun & 6:30pm shotgun respectively. Play in one, or be a warrior and play both! Registration form.9/17/2012
Ocala / Marion County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
September 20128/17/2012
Ocala / Marion County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
e-Connect August 14, 20128/03/2012
Ocala / Marion County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
e-Connect July 31, 20127/28/2012
Ocala / Marion County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
e-Connect July 23, 20127/24/2012
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Call it a deal: Ocala comes to terms with Ansafone7/14/2012
Skills Gap Forums Rescheduled
The Skills Gap Forums postponed due to the threat of Tropical storm Debby have now been rescheduled.
Click here for new dates.7/10/2012
Ocala / Marion County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
e-Connect July 9, 20127/03/2012
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Commission approves new economic development agency7/03/2012
Ocala / Marion County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
e-Connect July 3, 2012It's official! Votes were taken and documents signed to approve the merger of the Ocala Chamber of Commerce and the EDC. Signing the Plan of Merger for the merged corporations – the Ocala/Marion County Chamber and Economic Partnership on June 27, 2012 were (top row) Dave Fechtman, Chamber Chair; Doug Cone, EDC Chair, (bottom row) Pete Tesch, EDC President/CEO and Jaye Baillie, President/CEO Chamber.
Ocala/Marion County Chamber and Economic Partnership on June 27, 2012 were (top row) Dave Fechtman, Chamber Chair; Doug Cone, EDC Chair, (bottom row) Pete Tesch, EDC President/CEO and Jaye Baillie, President/CEO Chamber. Close image.6/26/2012
Ocala / Marion County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
e-Connect June 25, 20126/22/2012
Ocala / Marion County Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
e-Connect June 19, 20126/21/2012
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County clears way for new partnership to create jobs5/23/2012
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CEP wants your time, talent and treasure for economic development5/22/2012
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In our opinion: Down to business5/02/2012
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Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development Corp. merger done Published on the front page of the May 3rd edition under the headline "Area has a new voice for business".3/18/2012
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In our opinion: Leadership time
Doing Business in Ocala, Marion County
Ocala, Marion County Business Information Links
Chamber of Commerce Business Resource Center
Ocala/Marion County Business Parks
City of Ocala Economic Programs
Economic & Demographic Studies
EDC Monthly Economic Updates
Chamber & EDC Strategic Plans (pdf, 2mb)
For Information about the CEP, contact: Cory Pool | corypool@ocala.com








