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 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPANSION  FACTS AND BENEFITS NO COST OPPORTUNITY florida high tech corridor council CONGRATULATIONS WORKFORCE HIGHLIGHTS FINANCIAL SERVICES HELPFUL HINTS cluster meetings trade leads UPCOMING EVENTS EDC STAFF
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We hope you enjoy our weekly EDConnection. Following is our first quarterly publication of FYI.
 FYI is published quarterly.
The EDC Sarasota County and the Manatee EDC successfully joined forces earlier this year and received funding for an International Business Expansion Grant from Enterprise Florida. The grant is designed to help companies in our two county area who have a product or service that is exportable learn how to enter the international arena or expand sales opportunities. The EDCs have contracted with Manatee Community College to help implement this grant. David Auxier, Director of Workforce Development, will be the lead person on this project. David has an extensive background in both economic development, as well as international business, so he is perfectly suited for this position. To learn more about this grant, please contact Mireya Eavey at 309-1207, ext 105.
Please watch for and complete our survey. More about David Auxier…..
David is Director of Workforce Development at Manatee Community College’s Center for Innovation and Technology. He has held professional positions both in the USA and abroad in diverse areas, from export promotion and local economic development, to international recruiting and corporate education. David is a polyglot, speaking English, Korean, Spanish and Portuguese. From1995 to 2000, David served as Senior International Trade Specialist at the Indiana Department of Commerce. There he developed annual plans with industrial sector focus for export promotion, including targeted trade events, conferences and other industry specific events. David assisted private enterprises and industry associations to design and implement international business efforts. David holds a Master of Science from Indiana University in Adult Education where he concentrated in distance education. His Bachelor of Arts is from Schiller International University in Heidelberg, Germany where he double majored in economics and international relations.
FACTS AND BENEFITS FOR EXPANDING INTERNATIONALLY/
NO COST OPPORTUNITY TO DO BUSINESS WITH BRAZIL: The Brazil-Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce has launched a program, which will assist local companies to improve trade with Brazil and other South American countries. Young Brazilian professionals will work as consultants to develop business plans, marketing ideas and entry strategies to break down trade barriers with South America. There is no cost to register your company.
Whether you are starting a business or looking to expand an existing business, the FHTCC Virtual Entrepreneur Center can support your business needs. It also allows business owners catering to entrepreneurs the oopportunity to utilize the website as a company directory. Businesses can list their information at no charge to help entrepreneurs find the best products and services for starting or growing a business. This easy, one-stop online resource is maintained by FHTCC in partnership with local economic development organizations.
The LINK helpline (309-1200, ext. 123) is meant to provide final resolution to your toughest challenges. Calls are answered within 24 business hours.
CONGRATULATIONS... L-3 Aviation Recorders, a division of L-3 Communications, has been selected as the supplier of the flight recording system for the Airbus A350 XWB. Under the contract signed with Airbus, L-3 will provide
The EDC often receives résumés from jobseekers. If you are in the process of hiring, please contact Mireya Eavey for résumés that may be suitable for your position(s).
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In managing your business today, you likely have a laser-like focus on the management of cash. That is good, but keep in mind that managing cash and cash flow involves more than monitoring sales and spending. Working capital which includes not only cash, but accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable and other items that will impact cash in the short-term, is the broader context in which cash flow must be managed. Any working capital item which goes outside normal operating parameters can severely and adversely impact cash balances. Don’t forget the broader context in managing cash flow.
UPCOMING CLUSTER MEETINGS Financial Services Cluster Meeting - Wednesday, December 17 -Insignia Bank - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Register or contact Diane Andrews for further information.
TRADE LEADS FROM ENTERPRISE FLORIDA Trade leads are provided by foreign companies who are interested in making direct purchases from Florida companies. If you wish to follow up on any of these leads, 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.
December 1 - Investor Update Breakfast - December 2 - 4 - "Do You Need a License to Export That?" - Information and Register
December 15 - Holiday Film Mixer - Intermedia Productions - 5:30 - 7:30 - For more information or to register please contact Tina Shumway.
January 23 - Economic Outlook - Michaels on East - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Save the Date
January 27-28 - How to Develop an Export Management and Compliance Program - Information/Register
January 29 - Success Stories: From Bench to Bedside - Tampa, Florida - Join Moffitt Cancer Center for the third annual Business of Biotech. The event is free, but reservations are required. More information
The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County
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