EDC Seeks Applications for Hall of Fame Awards
Sarasota, FL (June 1, 2010) -- The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) announced a call for applications for the 2010 Hall of Fame Awards. Applications must be submitted by June 23. Application guidelines are available under “hot topics” at www.edcsarasotacounty.com.
This year’s competition marks the 23rd anniversary for the awards program that recognizes excellence among Sarasota County businesses. Awards winners will be announced in the following categories at a luncheon on Sept. 17 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota:
Entrepreneur - for businesses that are in their first five years of operation
Innovation - for businesses that have instituted an innovative product, service, process, technology, or partnership to improve their business or company’s performance
Green to Gold - for businesses that develop green products, services, processes, technologies, or ways of doing business
Export Excellence - for businesses that currently export their product or service internationally
John Cox Community Partner of the Year Award - recognizes an outstanding nonprofit that supports economic development or improves the area's quality of life and helps to make Sarasota County an attractive place to live and work
To be considered for the Hall of Fame Awards a nominee must be a business located in Sarasota County, Florida and pay an average wage of at least $35,665. Companies of all sizes are eligible to enter. Businesses should demonstrate corporate citizenship, community involvement and corporate responsibility through employee programs. Companies may apply for one award category, and may not apply for an award category if they have won that award in the previous two years.
The for-profit companies chosen to receive the awards will also be nominated for the Florida Governor’s Business Diversification Awards.
Businesses seeking more information may contact the EDC at 941.309.1200 ext. 110 or info@edcsarasotacounty.com.
State College of Florida is the event’s presenting sponsor. Other sponsors are Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice; Sun Hydraulics; Williams Parker Harrison Dietz & Getzen; University of South Florida; Kerkering, Barberio & Co., CPAs; Florida Power & Light; Bank of Commerce; Halfacre Construction; Eric Mower & Associates; Herald Tribune Media Group; and Gulf Coast Signs.
The EDC of Sarasota County is the private, not-for-profit corporation leading the community’s economic development strategy to add high-wage jobs and diversify the local economy. The EDC provides business assistance to companies in Sarasota County and helps forge solutions to community challenges that affect quality of life. The EDC works in partnership with chambers of commerce, local governments and other organizations throughout the county and the region. For more information, visit the web site at www.edcsarasotacounty.com.
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