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Northeast Florida Development Diaries: Episode 6 with Derick Thomas

In this episode of Northeast Florida Development Diaries, we sit down with Derick Thomas, Vice President and 2025–2026 Chair of the Northeast Florida Economic Development Corporation. Derick brings decades of experience in communications, government relations, and economic development. He joined Clay Electric Cooperative in 1999 and, for nearly 15 years, has served as Chief Public Relations Officer—supporting economic development and community engagement efforts across 15 counties in Northeast Florida. His leadership has helped align infrastructure, policy, and partnerships to support sustainable regional growth. Derick’s background also includes work with the Florida Farm Bureau, where he supported advocacy and policy efforts that strengthen Florida’s agricultural economy. This conversation explores the role of utilities, leadership, and collaboration in shaping resilient communities and long-term economic opportunity across Northeast Florida. Northeast Florida Economic Development Corporation (NEFEDC) 🌐 Website: www.nefedc.com 📧 Email: info@nefedc.com 📞 Phone: 352.721.1209 Clay Electric Cooperative 🌐 Website: https://clayelectric.com Connect with Derick Thomas 📞 Phone: 352-473-8000 📧 Email: dthomas@clayelectric.com 🔗 LinkedIn:   / derick-thomas-63053a14   #NortheastFloridaDevelopmentDiaries #NEFEDC #DerickThomas #ClayElectric #EconomicDevelopment #InfrastructureLeadership #UtilityPartners #RegionalGrowth #RuralDevelopment #FloridaEconomy #CommunityLeadership #PublicPrivatePartnerships