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Volum e 3 March 13 - 21 Iss ue 10
Newsletter Sponsored By
April 6 EDC Breakfast to Feature Recent Relocations
The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County will hold “Road to Relocation,” an investor update breakfast, at 7:45 a.m., Monday, April 6 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, Fla.
The breakfast will feature a panel of executives from three recently relocated businesses, including:
Alan O’Neil, CEO of Totalamber
Totalamber, a UK software consultancy firm that also operates a business known as Webquarters, established a Sarasota County Office in January 2009.
Ted Helgesen, CEO of Phoenix Ink
Phoenix Ink, which provides refillable ink machines, refill displays and ink vending machines, opened a Sarasota office in 2008.
David M. Saslow, Esq. of GPS Industries, Inc.
The company, which announced their relocation from British Columbia to Sarasota in February 2009, designs, manufactures and installs Wi-Fi and GPS systems for use by golf courses and community developments worldwide.
Panelists will speak about their route to Sarasota County, assistance they received, the future of their companies and what they think Sarasota County should be doing to support similar businesses.
The breakfast is sponsored by Willis A. Smith Construction. 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
ED Foundation of Sarasota County Releases RFQ for Grant Writer
The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) recently created a 501(c)(3) charitable Foundation to support the work of the organization. The Economic Development Foundation of Sarasota County is seeking a grant researcher and writer to explore grants from federal, state and local public and private sources. For more information, or to request a copy of the request for qualifications, please contact Emily Sperling.
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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”
Film Mixer to Feature Visual Arts Effects Company & Digital Media Workforce Expert
The Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office will hold a mixer on April 20, 5:30 -7:30 p.m., at Hyatt Place, 950 University Parkway, Sarasota.
The event will feature Greg Baker, founder of Divine Imagery Visual Arts & Live Effects Group, an award-winning special effects designer who has created FX, bronze works, molds, sculptures, fabrications of all kinds – from Star Trek Borgs to Fred Flintstone – for film and television. Judson French from the EMPLOY FLORIDA Digital Banner Center, a statewide resource for digital media workforce education and training, will also speak.
Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar available, $10.00 registration/$12.00 at the door. [register]
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PARTNER & INVESTOR NEWS 
USF Connect to Hold BioBreakfast
USF Connect will hold a breakfast on Wednesday, March 18th 7:30-9:00am at Steelgate, Inc., 2307 58th Avenue East, Bradenton.
Steelgate, Inc. is a cryogenic storage and inventory management company. The company will give an overview of their operation and a facility tour. RSVP by Monday, March 16 to mail@connect.usf.edu or (813) 974.3291.
Sotheby’s International Realty Brand Named to Franchise Times’ Fast 55
Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC announced it was ranked second on Franchise Times’ Fast 55 list, a ranking of the fastest growing franchises, published in the March 2009 issue.
Sarasota's Signature Sotheby's is an EDC Investor at the Chairman's Advisor level.
The Fast 55 list is compiled based on FRANdata research and is published by Franchise Times. According to the publication, in order to make the Fast 55 list a franchise company must meet two criteria: they must be a brand that has been franchising for five years or less and they must exhibit positive franchise unit growth for each year during this period.
 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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