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The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County will host its annual Economic Development Rocks (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 work of the EDC’s cluster workgroups and their contributions toward creating a more sustainable economy in Sarasota County. Circus Sarasota will provide a thrilling performance by the “Majestic Ma Xi Tuan” Chinese acrobatic circus during the event. The cost is $12 and includes light hors d’oeuvres and live music. A cash bar will be available. Reservations may be made online or via phone at 941-309-1200 ext. 103. Sponsors for this event include: Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty, Comcast, Circus Sarasota, Stephen A. Smith & Associates, Oswald Trippe & Company, Inc., Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice and Michael’s on East.
July 30, 8:30-10:00 am Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, 597 Tamiami Trail South, Venice. Aug. 6, 9:00-10:30 am Sarasota Association of Realtors, 3590 S. Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota. The workshops will focus on resources available to businesses including local and state incentives and expansion and relocation services. Examples of successful projects will also be discussed. “Professional service providers play an important role in our area’s business development and recruitment efforts,” said Kathy Baylis, president & CEO of the EDC. “With their clients’ best interests in mind, they often bring projects to our attention. The EDC then provides free services to those businesses, which ultimately create jobs in Sarasota County.” The event is free. Advance registration is required. To register, visit www.edcsarasotacounty.com/calendar.asp or call (941) 309-1200 ext.110.
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Christine Walter was in the process of moving the business, Richardson Kleiber Walter Walter Ptr, a commercial, industrial real estate broker. Unable to resolve an issue connected with the move on her own, Christine contacted the EDC for help. An EDC partner, Steve Mixson at Verizon, was able to get the issue resolved. Christine says, “It led to peace of mind for me, our business relies on our phone service.”
NEW INVESTORS The EDC welcomes the following Investors:  SupporterNuFocus Strategic Group Corporate Sponsor Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida The EDC thanks the following companies for renewing their investment in the EDC: CAP Custom Air First Physicians Ian Black Real Estate ICORR JimCo. Northern Trust Oswald Trippe Premier Properties Professional Benefits Regions Bank Ringling College of Art and Design Ruden McClosky Teleflex TPC Zirkelbach Construction
UPCOMING EVENTS SCFEO Film Mixer: Monday, June 30, 5:30-7:30 pm, Mars Vision. $10 advance registration. $12 at the door. Economic Development 101: Workshop for Professional Services Providers, Wednesday, July 9, 8:30 am. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Financial Services Cluster: Wednesday, July 16, 8:00 a.m., HomeBanc, Lakewood Ranch. Congratulations to the six new graduates of the Community Entrepreneur Opportunity (CEO) program: Ralph Steffen, Katie Steffen, Kathryn Fernandes, Wendy Felix, Chris Burch, and Van Deist. The twelve-week program focuses on business training for area entrepreneurs. The course is offered free of charge thanks to community partners like the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County and the Suncoast Workforce Board. To learn more about the CEO program, please contact Dru Jones, Economic Development Coordinator, Planning and Redevelopment Department, City of Sarasota - Newtown Redevelopment Office at (941) 373-7764, ext. 23.
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. |
