Volum e 3 Jan. 30- Feb. 6 Iss ue 4
Secrets of the Ritz-Carlton's Legendary Service - Feb. 12
The Specialty Manufacturing Cluster is holding a presentation by the Ritz Carlton’s General Manager Jim McManemon on Feb. 12, 8:00-10:00 a.m. Keiser University, 6151 Lake Osprey Drive, Sarasota.
Come learn about this world renowned program and how you can implement customer service programs that impact your business' bottom line. McManemon will discuss the following key elements that ensure a memorable experience for all guest at the Ritz :
• Importance of employee selection
• Continuous training and coaching
• Employee measurements
• Empowering employees to create
customers for life!
The cost is $25. Deadline for Registration is February 5th, 2009. [register]
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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IN THE FUTURE
From the Ground Up: Capital Campaigns & Tax-Free Financing for Nonprofits -Feb. 12
The Non-Profit Resource Center will hold a free panel discussion about capital campaigns and tax-free financing for nonprofits on February 12,
9:00 am - 11:00 am, at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, 2635 Fruitville Road, Sarasota.
Topics covered will include:
• The cost and benefits of tax-free bond financing.
• Understand the project and credit criteria for tax-free bonds to
determine if they are appropriate for your nonprofit
• Learn the steps of the approval process
• Learn about alternative financing opportunity available to nonprofits!
Moderator: Joan McGill, VP of Business Development, EDC
Panelists Include:
J. Hugh Middlebrooks, Attorney at Law, Williams Parker
Harrison Dietz & Getzen; Charles A. Sands, Kosan
Associates, Corporate and Industrial Bond Specialists
Register online at www.cfsarasota.org. Questions?
Call 941.556.7106
Film Office to Host Venice Mixer Feb. 23
The Sarasota County Film and Entertainment Office (SCFEO) will hold a networking mixer for film, television, media production professionals and community members on Monday, Feb. 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Venice campus of Manatee Community College (MCC), 8000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL.
The mixer will feature guest speaker and newly elected State Senator Nancy Detert, District 23, as well as a presentation by the video production students of MCC’s award-winning filmmaking program.
The SCFEO also will give a summary of its 2008 film, television and other media production activities, which infused more than a million dollars in first tier direct spending into Sarasota County’s economy.
Advance registration is $10 and includes hors d’oeuvres and door prizes. Admission is $12 at the door. For more information, call (941) 309-1200 ext. 104.
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PARTNER & INVESTOR NEWS 
Because It Matters Presents "Workplace Civility:
The Antidote to an Ailing Economy" Feb. 12
Is the economy impacting your workplace in more ways than the obvious? Stress from the current economic environment can influence activities in the workplace in destructive ways.
Join workplace civility expert Kathy Nielsen as she presents the case for civility in the workplace. Nielsen will demonstrate how civility improves job performance, increases productivity, and enhances employee morale.
February 12, 12:00 p.m. lunch and speaker. 1:30-3:30 p.m. optional workshop. Event is being held at the Venetian Golf and River Club. RSVP by February 7 to 941.486.4600.
Participation is complimentary. Space is limited, and preference will be given to organizations participating in the Because It Matters workplace civility program.
Trade Leads from Enterprise Florida
Trade leads are provided by foreign companies interested in making direct purchases from Florida companies. If you wish to follow up on any of the leads listed in the link, 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. [trade leads]
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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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