Volum e 3 June 26 - July 3 Iss ue 24
Hall of Fame Awards Application Deadline Extended to July 8
The Economic Development Corporation is now accepting applications for the 2009 Hall of Fame Awards. Applications must be submitted by July 8. Application guidelines are available online. [company application] [nonprofit application]
Businesses seeking more information may contact the EDC at 941.309.1200 ext. 110 or info@edcsarasotacounty.com.
EDC Rocks Pictures Online
 More than 200 business leaders enjoyed an evening of networking at EDC Rocks on June 18. Photos of the event are now available online through EDC Investor Maria Lyle Photography.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Training Funds Available to Sarasota County Businesses July 1
Sarasota County businesses are encouraged to apply for worker training grants in preparation for the new funding cycle beginning July 1 by contacting the Economic Development Corporation.
Depending on the type of training and grants awarded, businesses can be reimbursed for 50 or 100 percent of training costs. Qualified training may be held on standard or customized topics. Popular training topics include accounting, healthcare, supervisory skills, office administration, leadership, computer skills, forklift operation and customer service.
To learn more about the training grants, please contact Mireya Eavey at (941) 309-1200 ext. 105.
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IN THE FUTURE
For information on EDC events, please visit the online calendar.
Indentifying the Right Target Export Market
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Manatee Community College - Lakewood Ranch
Investor Update Breakfast
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 7:45am - 9:00am
Ensuring Payment and Managing Export Risk
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Manatee Community College - Lakewood Ranch
Export Models of Transportation and Optimizing Cost and Efficiency
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Manatee Community College - Lakewood Ranch
Hall of Fame 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
11:30am - 1:30pm
Ritz Carlton
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PARTNER & INVESTOR NEWS
Sarasota Selects Deputy City Manager
Marlon C. J. Brown has been hired as the new Deputy City Manager for Sarasota, replacing V. Peter Schneider who is retiring next month. His primary responsibility will be to serve as the City’s Chief Operating Officer and supervise the City’s eight departments on day to day activities.
Mr. Brown has more than 15 years of municipal management experience. Currently, he is the County Advisor on Economic Stimulus for the Florida Association of Counties.
EDC Investor Anexio Moves
Anexio Inc., the award winning provider of business and technology services, has announced that it will move into its new headquarters in downtown Sarasota at 40 N. Osprey Avenue on June 29. Anexio’s move to the downtown business corridor will quadruple the size of its state-of-the-art accredited Network Operations Center.
Girls Inc. Creates "Girl TV"
WWSB Girl TV, a new television show created by Girls, Inc. for, by and about girls, will premiere at 7:30 a.m. on July 4 on ABC 7. The organization aims to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold,
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INTERNATIONAL
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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