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 The Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office will hold a mixer for the film and media production community on Monday, Dec. 15, 5:30-7:30p.m. at InterMedia Productions, 1234 Second Street, Sarasota. Recently appointed Arts Council of Sarasota County Executive Director Russ Crumley will discuss the art of making of good entertainment. Crumley will share his vision for the arts in Sarasota County and provide insight into the interaction between fine arts and electronic/media arts. Film, television, and media production professionals, as well as members of the community interested in learning more about the area’s film industry, are encouraged to attend. Advance registration is available for $10 online. Registration at the event is $12. For more information, contact the Film & Entertainment Office at (941) 309-1200 ext. 104. This event is sponsored by InterMedia Productions. _______________________________________SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS IRS Resource for Self Employers Buy Local Opportunity: Local Food Sources in Sarasota County  As the Sarasota County One campaign states, when we support one another, we are supporting ourselves. A unique way to support the local economy is by purchasing locally grown and raised food. The University of Florida IFAS Extension Office publishes guides to finding local food in Sarasota County. Visit the Extension Office online to learn more!
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Economic Outlook 2009 EDC and FPRA Workshop _______________________________________  Florida High Tech Corridor Leader named in Top 25 For the second straight year, Orlando’s Randy Berridge, president of the Florida High Tech Corridor Council, an EDC partner, has been recognized as one of the most influential people in the technology and entrepreneurial industry in the Southeastern United States, according to TechJournal South’s “25 of the Most Influential People in Southeast Technology Community.”
The U.S. Commercial Service will host speakers from the Bureau of Industry & Security, the Census Bureau, OFAC, and the State Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls so that you can learn directly from the source how to develop the best compliance program. The workshop will be held January 27-28, Hyatt Regency Miami. The registration fee is $405 and includes continental breakfast, lunch, and all seminar materials for both days. The deadline for registration is January 21, 2009. [info] 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. |
