Volume 3 Nov. 9 - 13 Issue 40

Last Chance to Register for Tomorrow's Breakfast Featuring SWFL Economic Development Partners
The 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. Attendees will learn how Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, Glades and Collier counties are working together with other regional partners to market the assets of Southwest Florida and attract businesses to the area. The cost of the event, will includes a panel discussion with the president's of the economic development organizations in the region, is $20 for EDC investors, $30 for non-investors. Register online or by calling 309-1200 ext. 103.

Ringling International Design Summit Feb. 4-6
Ringling College of Art and Design presents its 4th annual Sarasota International Design Summit to be held February 4-6, 2010. The Summit will explore the convergence of Design + Business where the experts are solving today's critical issues through design-based business solutions. The Summit will showcase some of today’s most innovative design thinkers and global practitioners from TED Global, HGTV, GE Healthcare, Disney i.d.e.a.s. , School of Visuals Arts and many more on topics such as :
• Using storytelling as part of designing solutions
• How science uses design to create breakthrough technologies
• New design strategies for social media solutions
• Health care designing user experiences

Learn more about the Design Summit and Register at online.

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

Economic Outlook 2010
Friday, January, 22, 2010 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Michael's on East

Arts Council Announces New Executive Director
The Sarasota County Arts Council announced the appointment of Jim Shirley as their new executive director. Jim is a long-time Sarasota resident with extensive ties to the arts and cultural community. He comes to the Arts Council from PAL Sailor Circus where he served as the Director of Development for five years. The Sarasota County Arts Council is a member-powered arts and cultural alliance passionate about building appreciation, participation and support for arts and culture. They are involved in moving the “design platform” of the economic development strategic plan forward.

Florida Trend Seeks Best Companies - Sarasota Co. Businesses Encouraged to Apply
Florida Trend magazine is commencing its search for Florida's best workplaces in its 2nd Annual Florida's Best Companies To Work For program. Participation in this program is free!* Companies with at least 15 full-time, regular employees are eligible to participate, and the list of winners will be published in our annual Florida's Best Companies To Work For issue in August 2010. Help us showcase Sarasota County's great businesses and submit your company for consideration by January 20!

Keep Sarasota County Beautiful Golf Tournament Nov. 21
Join Keep Sarasota County Beautiful for a great day of golf on the TPC Prestancia Club Course on Nov. 21. Help them support KSCB’s mission to enhance, promote, and participate in the general improvement of the environment throughout Sarasota County.
All proceeds up to $2,500 will be matched by Modern Woodmen of America and will support education, cleanup, litter reduction and recycling programs.Download a Sponsor or Player registration form at www.scgov.net, keyword KSCB. For more information contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-861-5000.