The Hendry County Economic Development Council is catalyst for community improvement: Whether working on projects chiefly directed toward business development, or efforts aimed at general community improvement, the EDC is a committed and dedicated partner and leader. Our program commitments include Leadership Hendry-Glades County, Inc., a collaborative networking resource connecting residents with volunteer and leadership opportunities; and the Education Improvement Task Force, a public/private initiative transforming our school system for global achievement through benchmarked progress and added learning opportunities.