Volum e 3 October 12-16 Iss ue 36
Venture Forum Kick-Off Oct. 14
The Florida Venture Forum is holding The Gulf Coast Venture Forum (GCVF) kickoff meeting in Sarasota and Mark Heesen, President of the National Venture Capital Association will be the keynote speaker. This event is for business professionals, entrepreneurs, investors of all types and service providers. [register]
Oct. 13 Breakfast: Investing Your Employees with Training Grants
The Economic Development Corporation will hold an investor update breakfast, “Investing in Your Employees with Training Grants,” at 7:45 a.m., October 13 at the Founders Club, 3800 Golf Hall Drive Sarasota, Fla. [register]
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Special Announcements
Local Company Named Finalist fir Tampa Bay Tech Awards
Congratulations to Sarasota's xG Technology, Inc. who just became a finalist in the Tampa Bay Technology Forum Industry Achievement Awards in the Emerging Technology Company of the Year category. As a finalist, they will be recognized at an exciting black-tie awards gala on November 12th at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa.
Recovery Zone Bonds
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 directly and are earmarked specifically for purchase, construction or renovation of a facility and for purchase of new equipment. Applicants must request a minimum of $250,000 in financing. The bonds cannot be used for day-to-day operations or hiring new employees. Restrictions also include purchase of land, improvements to golf courses and country clubs, residential rental properties and gambling facilities. [more]
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IN THE FUTURE
Investor Update Breakfast
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
7:45 a.m. - 9:00am
The Founders Club
SCFEO Producers Q & A Event and Reception
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Evening - 6-9 PM -Exact Time TBD
Ringling College of Art and Design
Procurement Summit
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
8:00 a.m.
State College of Florida - Lakewood Ranch Campus
Show Me the Money- FL Finance Network
Thursday, November 5, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
State College of Florida - Lakewood Ranch
Investor Update Breakfast: SW Florida Economic Development Partners
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
7:45 a.m. - 9:00am
Heron Creek Country Club
How to Comply with Regulations, Free Trade Agreements and Evaluating Potential Business Partners
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
State College of Florida - Lakewood Ranch
Identifying Different Major Export Markets Regions and Target Market Certifications
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
State College of Florida - Lakewood Ranch
Investor Update Breakfast:- The International Economy
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
7:45 a.m. - 9:00am
Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch
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PARTNER & INVESTOR NEWS
EDC Investors Hold Critical Cash Flow Strategies Workshop
This is the third of a series of seminars designed to help local businesses gain a competitive edge and learn techniques used by the best consultants and employed by successful business owners. The event will be held on Tuesday October 27, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Suncoast Polytechnical High School, 4650 Beneva Road (at Proctor), Sarasota.
Topics will include: Learning your exact financial situation, Creating your plan, Managing your existing cash flow, External sources of capital, and working with bankers. The cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Register at www.srqtrustedadvisors.com.
SCF and EDCs Offer Procurement Workshop
Local business owners can learn how to pursue purchasing contracts with local government and educational entities in a Procurement Summit from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21, at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) Lakewood Ranch, 7131 Professional Parkway East. The summit is sponsored by SCF Corporate and Community Development, Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County and Manatee Economic Development Council.Participants will have the opportunity to speak with local representatives from SCF, the City of Sarasota, City of North Port, Manatee County, Manatee and Sarasota county school districts and others. They also will learn how to become a federal 8(a) certified vendor, which permits doing business with federal agencies.
The cost of $30 includes lunch.For more information or to register, call (941)408-1412 or (941)363-7000 or visit www.scf.edu/sbdc.
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International
 Export Directory Launches
Enterprise Florida is pleased to announce the launch of the online Florida Export Directory at www.FloridaExportDirectory.com. This new tool allows Florida exporters to gain international market exposure at little or no cost through a Web-based directory.
Trade Leads from Enterprise Florida
Trade leads are provided by foreign companies interested in making direct purchases from Florida companies. If you wish to follow up on any of the leads listed in the link, you may contact the foreign company directly.
Please copy the International Office or Florida staff person that submitted the lead, which is included in the report. Please be sure to mention that you received this information from Enterprise Florida. [trade leads]
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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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