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Federally Funded Commercialization Workshop Carol Ann Dykes, site manager for the University of Central Florida’s Technology Incubator will speak about the U.S. Small Business Association’s (SBA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The SBIR program is a three-phase award system aimed at providing small businesses with the opportunities to propose innovative ideas that meet specific research and development needs of the Federal Government. The workshop will also feature: -A case study of Sarasota superconductor company Supergenics, LLC., a recipient of multiple SBIR grants
_______________________________________ Special Announcements International Trade Opportunities Export University– Export 301 is a high-level course for companies actively involved in exporting that are looking for enhanced solutions to finance the growth of export sales and mitigate payment risks. October 8, Clearwater, FL. For more information, view the itinerary. _______________________________________IN THE FUTURE  Hall of Fame Awards: September 26, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Join the EDC in recognizing outstanding technology, service and manufacturing companies and a non-profit organization at this annual awards luncheon. Individual tickets are $65. Half and full corporate tables are available for $375 and $750, respectfully.Research & Development Tax Credit Workshop: September 30, 8:30-9:30 am, Michael's on East. The R&D Tax Credit can provide, among other things, a hidden and immediate source of cash for many companies as well as a significant reduction to current and future years’ federal and state tax liabilities. Learn about this opportunity during this free workshop. Investor Update Breakfast-"New Faces in Education": October 6, 7:45-9:00 am, Asolo. This event will feature Dr. Lars Hafner, president, Manatee Community College and Sarasota County School Superintendant Lori White. Government Procurement Workshop: Own a small business and want to do business with local governmental agencies? Come to the Procurement Workshop on October 29 at Manatee Community College Lakewood Ranch from 7:30am - 2:00 pm. Representatives from local governmental agencies and educational institutions will be on hand to provide detailed information about how to sell your products and services to them. Cost is $25.00 and includes continental breakfast and lunch. Film & Entertainment Office Mixer: October 20, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, location TBD. Don’t miss a great opportunity to mix, mingle and learn more about film, television and other media production and the people that make it happen throughout Sarasota County. _______________________________________  Kraft Construction Company Joins Forces with Manhattan Construction Manhattan Construction Group and Kraft Construction Company Inc. announced they are joining forces to form one of the largest privately held general construction companies serving Florida, with combined annual revenues of approximately $1.5 billion. Manhattan Construction Group has a diverse portfolio of construction firms providing general building, bridge building and concrete placement services, now including Kraft Construction. Manhattan is also a subsidiary of Rooney Holdings Inc., an investment company with offices in Naples and Tulsa, Okla. [more]
Ringling College of Art & Design - International Design Summit: Volunteers needed! Want to get involved in the Design Summit? Download the volunteer form or contact Tina Shumway. [back to top]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. |
The EDCs of Sarasota and Manatee counties will hold a workshop for technology, manufacturing and other design-oriented businesses interested in federally funded commercialization opportunities. The workshop will be held Thursday, Oct. 2, 8:00 -11:30 am at Keiser University, 6151 Lake Osprey Drive, Sarasota. 
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Technology + Design: Visual. Social. Mobile. Ringling College of Art and Design will hold its third Sarasota International Design Summit, an annual gathering of designers, entrepreneurs, technology professionals, and thought leaders from diverse disciplines, October 27-29. Over the course of three days, the increasingly important role of design and design thinking in shaping experiences with visual, social, and mobile media will be explored.