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2008 Hall of Fame Winners
The following companies were honored: The Award of Excellence, sponsored by Manatee Community College :
Sarasota. The 10-person office led by Anand Pallegar has designed brand strategies and websites for clients, including: Ford Motor Company, the Sarasota Film Festival, Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office and Hoveround. atLarge, Inc. is known as a strong community partner. They donate 20 percent of their work to non-profit organizations and their employees are given paid time off to volunteer for causes in which they believe.
Service Company of the Year, sponsored by Lee Wetherington Cos.
Beneva Flowers & Gifts, owned by Arthur Conforti, was named the Service Company of the Year. The company’s adaption of technology to advance their business and service-based culture were among the attributes that earned them recognition. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota was the runner-up.
PPi Technologies Global, a packaging machinery company, was the runner-up
Technology Company of the Year, sponsored by Kerkering Barberio & Co. P.A. CPAs
Bay Systems, Inc. , a database and web application developer, was the runner-up. Two other awards were presented during the ceremony: Community Partner of the Year, sponsored by The Bank of Commerce
Mote Marine Laboratory, a marine research organization founded in 1955, employs 186 people and utilizes more than 1,400 volunteers to carry out its research and education initiatives.
Clyde Nixon Business Leadership Award, sponsored by Sun Hydraulics, Corp.
Business Leadership Award. The award is given to an individual that exhibits outstanding values and business leadership. Clarke, the former CEO of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, was responsible for the firms’ 28,000 acres of agricultural, mining and real estate development operations from 1989-2005.
_______________________________________ 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. Advance registration required.
_______________________________________  Ringling College of Art & Design - International Design Summit Volunteers Needed: 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. Volunteers needed! Want to get involved in the Design Summit? Learn about the exciting volunteer opportunities. Download the volunteer form or contact Tina Shumway. 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. [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. |
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