Suwannee County awarded FEDC 2021 Rural Deal of the Year
North Florida Economic Development PartnershipContributor
On Thursday, Oct. 14, the Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC) awarded the prestigious Rural Deal of the Year Award for 2021. The award was presented at FEDC’s Annual Conference in Kissimmee, Fla. and focused on the extraordinary work associated with securing Binderholz on Suwannee County’s catalyst site in Live Oak. FEDC is recognized as the statewide, membership-driven economic development association for the State of Florida.Suwannee County has a 125-year history in the timber and sawmill industries. The location of the world's largest lumber producer in board feet was a perfect match for Suwannee County, which is loc
