Volum e 3 February 27-March 6 Iss ue 8
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Don't Miss Monday's Breakfast! Register Now
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. and 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 Needs Feedback Regarding Investor Update Breakfasts
We’d like you to complete this six question survey by March 6 to provide feedback about the EDC’s Investor Update Breakfasts.
Take Survey
Your individual responses will be kept confidential. A summary of collective survey results will be shared with EDC staff and volunteer leadership as we reevaluate future programming.
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IN THE FUTURE
EDCs to Host Exporting Workshops
Want to Boost Sales by Exporting? Learn about exporting grants? Come learn from the Experts! March 26, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Manatee Community College Lakewood Ranch, 7131 Professional Parkway, Sarasota, FL. The cost is $30 and includes lunch. [register]
This seminar is ideal for marketing and sales management and staff who deal with export operations, export compliance, purchasing, logistics, and anyone with responsibility for export functions. Individuals in companies who are doing exporting, but need to sharpen exporting skills and learn from practitioners with years of experience also should attend.
Topics will include:
-Begin to understand international logistics.
-U.S. Dept of Commerce and Enterprise Florida Tools and the Resources for Exporters.
-Understanding and Managing International Sales Orders
-Key Legal Issues and Export Regulations
Other workshops:
April 30-Export University 301: Exporting Financing Solutions
“Tap into International Finance Expertise”
May 13-Export University 201 Seminar
“Export Logistics Demystified”
April EDC Breakfast to Feature Relocations
The April 6 EDC Investor Breakfast will feature a panel discussion with executives from the EDC's recent relocation projects. The breakfast will be held 7:45 a.m. at the Hyatt in Sarasota.
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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PARTNER & INVESTOR NEWS 
AAF-Suncoast & atLarge, Inc. Presents
Untangling the Web: A four-part "Lunch and Learn"
Find out and translate your online marketing into meaningful business results. Whether you're a digital novice or Web expert, you will walk away with a new understanding, technique and plan for increasing online traffic and conversions.
Scheduled to begin in March and run through May, this 11:30am - 1:30pm series includes:
• March 27: How to Design for Search and Visitor Engagement
Use behavioral data and metrics to guide online design and strategy. This session will also identify common usability mis-steps as well as techniques that can help you reach your online marketing goals.
• April 17: Search Engine Optimization Fundamentals
• May 1: Building Your Search Engine Content Strategy
• May 15: Understanding & Leveraging Social Media Marketing
The cost is $35 per session for members and $40 per session for non-members.All Access Pass Members: $100 & Non-members: $130. The workshops will be held at the University of South Florida, Selby Auditorium, USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34243. RSVP at info@aafsuncoast.com or (941) 365-9200 ext. 310.Want more details? Visit www.aafsuncoast.com.
 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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