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Press Releases
Global Economic Forecast - 3/8/2010 The EDC will hold the Global Economic Forecast from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on March 16 at the State College of Florida, 7131 Professional Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, Fla.The event will feature presentations by Manny Mencia, senior vice president, internatio
Read More >>March EDC Breakfast to highlight technology transfer process - 3/5/2010 The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) will hold a breakfast, featuring information about the technology transfer process from universities to businesses...
Read More >>Export training certificate offered to Manatee and Sarasota businesses - 2/17/2010 The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County and the Manatee Economic Development Council will host a series of export training sessions titled “Going Global,” a certificate program offered through State College of Florida-Lakewood Ranch. Fifth
Read More >>New Entertainment and Communications Technologies Focus of Sarasota County Film Office Mixer Feb. 22 - 2/17/2010 The Sarasota County Film and Entertainment Office (SCFEO), a division of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, will hold a networking mixer and panel discussion about new entertainment and communications technologies for community membe
Read More >>Sarasota County Commission agrees to join landowners in master plan for 300 acres at Fruitville and I-75 - 2/11/2010 Sarasota County Commissioners voted Wednesday to work with five private property owners on a Smart Growth master plan for nearly 300 acres east of Interstate 75 along Fruitville Road near the Fruitville Library.
Read More >>Osprey Biotechnics plans 35-employee expansion with new fungal products in Sarasota County - 2/10/2010 a Sarasota-based biotechnology company that creates beneficial bacterial products which promote animal health, plant health and environmental restoration, is expanding to a larger facility and plans to add 35 employees over the next three years,
Read More >>Landowners to join smart growth master plan for 300 acres at Fruitville and I-75 - 2/4/2010 Five private property owners have agreed to work together with Sarasota County on a Smart Growth master plan for nearly 300 acres east of Interstate 75 along Fruitville Road near the Fruitville Library. The County Commission will consider an agreement to
Read More >>EDC Breakfast to cover raising capital for start-ups - 1/25/2010 The EDC will hold a breakfast, “The Marketplace of Innovation and Ideas,” at 7:45 a.m., Feb.10 at Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 Gary Player Blvd., Sarasota...
Read More >>IntegraClick/Clickbooth Acquires 12 Acre Campus for New Growth and Development in Sarasota County - 1/19/2010 IntegraClick and Clickbooth.com, a rapidly growing internet marketing company, closed on a campus located on 12 acres of land in the...
Read More >>EDC of Sarasota County to survey local companies about business climate - 1/12/2010 What keeps local business owners and operators up at night? The answer to that important question is the focus of the “Business Climate Survey” being conducted by local firm Kempton Research and Planning on behalf of the Economic Development Corporation (
Read More >>UCF economist Snaith, local CEOs to speak at 2010 Economic Outlook in Sarasota - 1/4/2010 What does this challenging economy hold in store for businesses in Sarasota County in 2010? Business people and local residents will find some intriguing insights on the topic at the annual Economic Outlook luncheon presented by the Economic Development C
Read More >>Herald Tribune Column: Gardening- growth through advice and access to capital - 12/29/2009 It's not backyard victory gardens or urban chicken coops. Economic gardening is a practice that has generated a lot of buzz in economic development circles across the country this past year.
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Read More >>Clockwork Home Services relocates Success Group International headquarters to Sarasota - 12/21/2009 Clockwork Home Services, one of North America’s fastest growing operators of home services franchises and affinity group memberships, is bringing its rapidly expanding Success Group International (SGI) division to Sarasota County...
Read More >>Stimulus money and low interest rates spur companies in Sarasota area - 12/9/2009 Loans under a recovery program trigger expansions, and 165 jobs
Read More >>EDC Breakfast to feature Enterprise Florida market analyst, international commerce outlook - 11/23/2009 The EDC will hold a breakfast exploring the role of international commerce in Florida’s economic recovery at 7:45 a.m., Dec. 9 at the Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch...
Read More >>CEO Carlson to headline forum launching Economic Gardening program in Sarasota County - 11/18/2009 Services to stimulate growth in “second-stage” companies will be offered to qualified businesses
Read More >>EDC Breakfast to feature panel of regional economic development officials, new partnership - 10/27/2009 The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) will hold a breakfast, "Southwest Florida: A Brighter Place," at 7:45 a.m., Nov. 10 at the Heron Creek Golf and Country Club, 5301 Heron Creek Blvd., North Port, Fla...
Read More >>Recovery Zone Bonds, Economic Gardening loans topics of Friday’s EDC workshop - 10/27/2009 The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County will host a workshop on Economic Recovery Zone Facility Bonds and the state’s Economic Gardening Loan Program, Friday, Oct. 30, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Sarasota County Administration Building, Board
Read More >>Sarasota and Manatee county EDCs offer financing workshop for local businesses - 10/26/2009 Local businesses interested in financing tools offered by the Florida Finance Network and Florida's unified economic development financing programs are encouraged to attend "Show Me the Money" on Thursday, Nov. 5, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ...
Read More >>Hollywood Producers Coming to Sarasota County - 10/12/2009 The Sarasota County Film and Entertainment Office (SCFEO), a division of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC), will host a notable group of Hollywood producers for a multiday visit showcasing Sarasota County, Fla., October 18-21,
Read More >>Local companies expand global markets with state grant - 10/12/2009 Four Sarasota-Bradenton businesses successfully used state grants to expand their international contacts and sales. ..
Read More >>State’s Economic Gardening loans offer small-business financing for capital purchases, employee training, payroll for new jobs - 10/5/2009 The EDC is encouraging local businesses to investigate state-sponsored Economic Gardening loans that offer financing for capital purchases, employee training...
Read More >>Recovery Zone Facility Bonds Now Available to Sarasota County Businesses Economic Development Corporation accepting applications through November 30 - 10/2/2009 The Federal Economic Recovery Program has made nearly $28 million in lower cost, tax-exempt financing available for businesses within Sarasota County to stimulate economic development. The bonds will be issued to benefit businesses...
Read More >>"Investing in Your Employees with Training Grants" - Breakfast to feature HR managers from three top companies - 10/1/2009 The EDC will hold an investor update breakfast, "Investing in Your Employees with Training Grants", at 7:45 a.m., October 13 at the Founders Club...
Read More >>Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County Announces Officers and Directors - 10/1/2009 The EDC elected the following officers for the 2009-2010 fiscal year beginning Oct. 1: C.J. Fishman, Fishman & Associates, chair; Margaret Callihan, SunTrust ...
Read More >>Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County Announces 2009 Hall of Fame Award Winners - 9/25/2009 The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Sarasota County announced winners of the 2009 Hall of Fame Awards today in a ceremony attended by nearly 400 people at the Ritz-Carlton in...
Read More >>Sarasota County Business Wins Governor’s Diversification Award for Entrepreneurship - 9/15/2009 Twenty Florida companies today will receive the Governor’s Business Diversification Award, which recognizes exceptional contributions toward statewide economic diversification through job creation and distinctive community involvement and investment. Inte
Read More >>EDC to recognize outstanding businesses at Sept. 25 Hall of Fame Luncheon - 8/24/2009 recognize outstanding local businesses at the Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon on Friday, Sept. 25, 11:30 a.m., The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota...
Read More >>Angel Investing returns to Sarasota - 8/17/2009 The Gulf Coast Venture Forum ("GCVF") is pleased to announce the launch of a Sarasota Chapter...
Read More >>Beyond the Jetsons: Sci-Fi , Fantasy and Futuristic Themed Film Mixer Set for August 17 - 8/13/2009 Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office to host special effects and 3D animation experts, fantasy novel writer and illustrator...
Read More >>Making Multigenerational Family Businesses Work Subject of August EDC Breakfast - 8/4/2009 The EDC will hold an investor update breakfast, “Passing the Torch: Making Multigenerational Family Businesses Work," at 7:45 a.m., August 12 at Libby’s Café and Bar...
Read More >>U.S. Masters Swimming Opens National Headquarters in Sarasota - 7/15/2009 U.S. Masters Swimming is pleased to announce it has officially opened its national headquarters...
Read More >>Pilot Workforce Program Benefits Sarasota and Manatee Businesses - 7/6/2009 The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County and the Economic Development Council of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce were recently selected along with other organizations in a seven county area to participate in a pilot workforce program aimed
Read More >>Sarasota County Film Commissioner Appointed to Film Florida Leadership Positions - 7/1/2009 Jeanne Corcoran, director of the Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office (SCFEO), a division of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC), has been appointed to two Film Florida leadership positions...
Read More >>Training Funds Available to Sarasota County Businesses July 1 - 6/24/2009 Sarasota County businesses are encouraged to apply for worker training grants in preparation for the new funding cycle beginning July 1...
Read More >>EDC Seeks Nominations for Hall of Fame Awards - 6/11/2009 The EDC announced a call for nominations for the 2009 Hall of Fame Awards. Applications must be submitted by July 8. Application guidelines are ...
Read More >>Hooked on the EDC: Economic Development Corporation Networking Event to be Held at MOTE June 18 - 5/27/2009 will hold “EDC Rocks: Hooked on the EDC” on Thursday, June 18, 5:00-7:30 p.m. at Mote Marine Laboratory...
Read More >>“High Octane” Sarasota County Film Mixer to Feature Stuntmen - 5/20/2009 The Sarasota County Film and Entertainment Office (SCFEO) will hold a networking mixer for film, television, media production professionals and community members on Wednesday, June 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ...
Read More >>June EDC Breakfast to Feature New Venice City Manager, Recently Relocated Manufacturer - 5/14/2009 The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) will hold an investor update breakfast, at 7:45 a.m., Monday, June 1 at Mission Valley Country Club, 1851 Mission Valley Blvd., Laurel, Fla...
Read More >>Updated Sarasota County Economic Development Strategic Plan Released - 5/13/2009 The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Sarasota County presented the updated Five-Year Economic Development Strategic Plan for Sarasota County...
Read More >>EDC Receives Marine Industry Export Training Grant - 5/5/2009 Southwest Florida marine industry businesses can now access international export training thanks to a partnership between the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Sarasota County, Workforce Florida and Enterprise Florida...
Read More >>Local Leaders Return from Best Practices Trip to Asheville - 5/1/2009 A delegation of 18 business, elected and civic leaders recently returned from an intercity visit to Asheville, N.C. During the three-day visit, organized by the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Sarasota County and The Greater Sarasota Chamber...
Read More >>Film Mixer to Feature Special Effects and Digital Media Workforce Experts - 4/10/2009 SCFEO will hold a networking mixer for film, television, media production professionals and community members on Monday, April 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30...
Read More >>Manatee & Sarasota EDCs Hold Export Financing & Logistics Seminars - 3/31/2009 The Manatee County Economic Development Council and Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County will continue a series of international trade seminars in April and May to equip local ...
Read More >>Training Grants Available for Sarasota and Manatee Businesses - 3/18/2009 Sarasota and Manatee county businesses are encouraged to apply for the Employed Worker Training (EWT) program...
Read More >>April EDC Breakfast to Feature Recent Relocations - 3/13/2009 The EDC will hold “Road to Relocation,” an investor update breakfast, at 7:45 a.m., Monday, April 6 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota...
Read More >>Manatee-Sarasota EDCs to Hold Exporting Seminars - 3/4/2009 The Manatee County Economic Development Council and Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County will begin a series of international trade workshops this month to equip local companies with the tools needed to do business overseas...
Read More >>Three local companies seek global markets with state grant - 3/3/2009 Three Sarasota-Bradenton businesses were recently awarded grants to participate in international trade shows. PGT Industries, Steelgate, Inc. and Super-Sensitive Musical String Co. will each receive ...
Read More >>Canadian Technology Company Relocates to Sarasota County - 2/23/2009 GPS Industries, Inc. (GPSN.OB) recently announced the relocation of its headquarters from Surrey, British Columbia to Sarasota County.
Read More >>March EDC Breakfast to Feature Clockwork Home Services CEO. Polytechnical High School Students - 2/18/2009 The EDC will hold an investor update breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Monday, March 2 at the Holiday Inn Lido Beach, 233 Ben Franklin Dr., Sarasota, Fla.
Read More >>U.S. Masters Swimming to Establish National Headquarters in Sarasota - 2/10/2009 U.S. Masters Swimming, the national governing body for adult fitness, wellness and competition through aquatics, is pleased to announce it has selected Sarasota, Fla., in which to establish its national ...
Read More >>EDC to Host Ritz-Carlton Customer Service Workshop - 1/28/2009 The EDC will hold "Secrets of the Ritz-Carlton's Legendary Service" on Feb. 12...
Read More >>Venice Film Mixer to Feature Senator Detert - 1/14/2009 The Sarasota County Film and Entertainment Office (SCFEO) will hold a networking mixer for film, television, media production professionals ...
Read More >>EDC of Sarasota County to host Economic Outlook Luncheon Jan. 23 - 1/6/2009 The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) will host Economic Outlook 2009, its annual view of economic factors and issues that will affect Sarasota County in the coming year...
Read More >>EDC Staffer Completes Training - 12/23/2008 Diane Andrews, Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) project manager, recently completed Session I of the Economic Development Institute (EDI) conducted by the University of Oklahoma in Indianapolis, IN...
Read More >>Manatee-Sarasota businesses seek global markets with state grant - 12/8/2008 Galati Yacht Sales, Rivolta Yachts and R&R Associates will show their wares at the huge Dubai Boat Show in 2009 with the help of a state grant secured by economic development organizations in Manatee and Sarasota counties..
Read More >>Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office to Hold Holiday Mixer - 11/25/2008 SCFEO will hold a mixer for the film and media production community on Monday, Dec. 15, 5:30-7:30p.m. at InterMedia Productions, 1234 Second Street, Sarasota...
Read More >>December EDC Breakfast to Feature Commissioner Barbetta, PGT CEO Hershberger - 11/14/2008 The EDC will hold an investor update breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Monday, December 1 at Laurel Oak Country Club, 2700 Gary Player Blvd., Sarasota, Fla...
Read More >>Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County Earns Green Certification - 10/24/2008 The EDC recently became a certified Green Business Partner through Sarasota County’s Green Business Partnership.
Read More >>British Gas Grill Manufacturer Relocates Sales and Marketing Division to Sarasota County - 10/20/2008 Cinders Slimfold, LLC recently announced the relocation of its U.S. sales and marketing division to Sarasota. The 25 year-old British company designs and manufactures folding gas grills for the ...
Read More >>Sarasota County Film Commissioner Appointed Co-Chair of Film Florida Committee - 10/16/2008 Jeanne Corcoran, director of the Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office (SCFEO), a division of the EDC, has been appointed co-chair of Film Florida’s statewide Legislative Committee.
Read More >>Medical Manufacturer Announces Plans to Expand in Sarasota County - 10/9/2008 Medical Education Technologies, Inc. (METI®), the world¹s leading supplier of human patient simulators and related education software and training, today announced their plans to expand business operations in Sarasota County..
Read More >>Southwest Florida Economic Development Partners Selects Agency for Regional Branding and Marketing Campaign - 10/6/2008 The Southwest Florida Economic Development Partners, a volunteer initiative of the economic development executives working on regional branding and marketing opportunities for Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Glades and Hendry counties, has selected the
Read More >>Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County Announces 2008 Hall of Fame Award Winners - 9/26/2008 The EDC announced winners of the 2008 Hall of Fame Awards today in a ceremony attended by nearly 450 people at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota...
Read More >>New Faces in Education: October EDC Breakfast will Feature Sarasota County Schools Superintendent, MCC President - 9/24/2008 The EDC will hold an investor update breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Monday, October 6 at the Asolo Reparatory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
Read More >>Research and Development Tax Credits Topic of EDC Workshop - 9/15/2008 The EDC will hold a workshop for businesses interested in receiving tax credits for research and development investments...
Read More >>Federally Funded Commercialization Opportunities Topic of Joint EDC Workshop - 9/10/2008 The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County and Manatee Economic Development Council will hold a workshop for technology, manufacturing and other design-oriented businesses interested in federally funded commercialization opportunities. The wo
Read More >>EDC Initiative Encourages Support of Sarasota County Businesses - 9/9/2008 The EDC has launched a campaign to encourage area business leaders and government officials to buy products and services locally...
Read More >>EDC Names Hall of Fame Finalists - 9/5/2008 The EDC recently announced finalists for the 2008 Hall of Fame Awards
Read More >>One of Sarasota County’s Largest Manufacturers Announces Plans to Expand Locally - 8/25/2008 L-3 Aviation Recorders announced today that it has committed to remain in Sarasota and plans to expand its operations..
Read More >>The Beauty of the Industry Topic for Next Film Office Mixer - 8/5/2008 The Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office will hold a mixer for the film and media production community on Monday, August 25, 5:30-7:30p.m...
Read More >>Sarasota County Businesses Host NASA/Space Florida Sponsored Interns - 7/17/2008 Three Sarasota County businesses were selected to host interns sponsored through the state-wide Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program (STEM) of NASA/Florida Space Grant Consortium and Space Florida. Osprey Biotechnics, Teleflex Electrical Syst
Read More >>Film Office Mixer to Focus on Sound Studios and Filming Locations - 6/23/2008 Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office will hold a mixer for the film and media production community on Monday, June 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Mars Vision Productions - Sound Stage One...
Read More >>EDC to Hold Economic Development 101 Workshops for Professional Service Providers - 6/18/2008 The EDC will hold three workshops this summer for professional service providers, such as real estate agents, bankers, lawyers and engineers, interested in learning about economic development tools available to assist their clients.
Read More >>Employee Retention Topic for EDC’s Manufacturing Group - 6/4/2008 The EDC will hold a workshop for manufacturers on maintaining key employees from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m., June 17 at Teleflex Electrical Systems.
Read More >>Nominations Sought for EDC Hall of Fame Awards - 5/28/2008 The EDC announced a call for nominations for the 2008 Hall of Fame Awards. This year marks the 21st anniversary for the EDC awards program, which recognizes excellence among Sarasota County businesses...
Read More >>E.D. Rocks Under the Big Top: EDC to Hold Circus Themed Networking Event June 26 - 5/21/2008 The EDC will host its annual E.D. Rocks event June 26 from 5-7:00pm at Michael’s on East, 1212 S. East Ave., Sarasota. The circus-themed event is designed to provide networking opportunities for local business representatives and celebrate the volunteer w
Read More >>Film Office Website Recognized in International Competition - 5/20/2008 The Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office (SCFEO) received recognition from the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) for its new website as part of the organization’s 2008 Marketing Awards competition...
Read More >>June 2 Investor Update Breakfast to Feature Henry Rodriguez, Jackie Butcher Obendorf - 5/19/2008 The EDC will hold an investor update breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Monday, June 2 at the Mission Valley Country Club, 1851 Mission Valley Blvd., Venice.
Read More >>EDC Cluster Group to Offer Search Engine Optimization Workshop - 5/12/2008 The EDC will hold a Website Search Engine Optimization (SEO) workshop from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., May 20 at the Herald Tribune, 1741 Main Street, Sarasota...
Read More >>Economic Development Corporation Names Hanan to Board of Directors - 4/29/2008 The EDC appointed Benjamin R. Hanan to its board of directors last week...
Read More >>Film Office Mixer to Focus on Project Funding - 4/21/2008 The Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office will hold a mixer for the film and media production community on April 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Hotel Indigo, 1223 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota...
Read More >>EDC Staff Members Complete Training - 4/18/2008 Two EDC staff members recently completed training programs accredited by the International Economic Development Council...
Read More >>Search Underway for Entity to Lead Economic Development Strategic Planning Process - 3/16/2008 Preparing for the creation of the community’s fourth economic development strategic plan, the EDC of Sarasota County released a request for qualifications today...
Read More >>April EDC Breakfast to Feature Airport President - 3/13/2008 The EDC will hold an investor update breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Monday, April 7 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Fredrick Piccolo will be the keynote speaker...
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