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Volum e 3 February 13-20 Iss ue 6
March 2 Investor Update Breakfast to Feature Clockwork Home Services CEO, Polytechnical High School Project
 The EDC will hold an investor update breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Monday, March 2 at the Holiday Inn Lido Beach, 233 Ben Franklin Dr., Sarasota, Fla.
The breakfast will feature James Abrams, CEO and president, Clockwork Home Services, Inc. Abrams will speak about the company, its rapid growth and why they do business in Sarasota County.
Founded in 1998, the company establishes and builds nationally branded franchises for the home services contractor market, including Benjamin Franklin the Punctual Plumber® , One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning® and Mister Sparky.
The breakfast will also feature a presentation by a team of Suncoast Polytechnical High School students.
The breakfast is sponsored by Keiser University. The cost is $20 for EDC investors, $30 for non-investors. Registration is available online or by calling 309-1200 ext. 103.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
EDC Receives Business Partner Award
The Economic Development Corporation was recently honored as the 2008-2009 Outstanding Local Business Partner for Sarasota County by the Sarasota County School Board, PALS Partners in Education, and the Education Foundation of Sarasota County. The EDC was recognized for its assistance during the launch of the Suncoast Polytechnical High School.
School Board Surveying Business Leaders
The Sarasota County School District is conducting a survey of county business leaders to ask how the district can improve communication with the business community. They would appreciate your taking a few minutes to complete the survey to tell them what information you want from the district and how you would like it received. [take survey]
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IN THE FUTURE
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 
Tampa Bay Technology Forum to hold 2009 Entrepreneur Boot Camp
Thinking about launching a new company? Think about attending the TBTF's 2009 Entrepreneur Boot Camp, Feb. 23-24 at Catalina Marketing Corporation, St. Petersburg. [register]
Post dot.com: The Coming of Age of Social Media
82DT and the Federal Communications Bar Association will host Post dot.com the Coming of Age of Social Media on Feb. 24, 5:00 p.m., Canvas Cafe, 239 South Links Ave., Sarasota . The panel discussion will feature legal and business issues facing social networking. Panelists include Kent Kirschner, Neighborhood America; Douglas Cherry, Esq. , Abel Band, Chartered; Suzanne Dameron, Aspire Green Branding and Social Marketing; Bill Jula, Fast Pitch and Amanda Eyer, atLarge, Inc. The cost is $25. [register]
82° TECH to hold 2009 Kick-off Social
82° TECH will hold "2009 Kick-off Social," Feb. 18 from 5:30 until 8:00 p.m., Manatee Central Banquet Hall, located upstairs from the Central Café at 515 9th St. East (at the corner of Manatee Ave. East) in Bradenton. Come meet the board, mingle with members and enjoy free beer and heavy appetizers catered by the Central Café. Early registration fees: $10 for 82° TECH members, $10 for members' guests, $15 for non-members. Walk-in admission paid by cash or check at the door: $15 for members, $15 for members' guests and $20 for non-members. Please make checks payable to 82° TECH. Admission includes food, beer and soft drinks.
 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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