Published: August 04, 2011

Veteran Economist Tony Villamil, a Former U.S. Undersecretary of Commerce, Re-Appointed to Enterprise Florida Board of Directors, Reports The Washington Economics Group

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At the Board of Directors meeting held in Tampa on Thursday, August 4th, which was chaired by Florida Governor Rick Scott, Tony Villamil was re-appointed as a member of the Board of Directors for the 2011-2012 term. Mr. Villamil is a veteran of economic development in Florida serving in leadership positions such as Chairman of Governor Jeb Bush's Council of Economic Advisors and as Director of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development in the immediate office of the Governor.

"I am delighted to continue serving as a member of the Board of Enterprise Florida, assisting Governor Scott, Secretary of Commerce Swoope and the State in generating economic opportunities for our residents."

Enterprise Florida Inc. is a public-private partnership serving as Florida's primary organization devoted to statewide economic development. EFI's mission is to diversify Florida's economy and create better-paying jobs for its citizens by supporting, attracting and helping to create businesses in innovative, high-growth industries.