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Volum e 3 August 14-20 Iss ue 29
Beyond the Jetsons: Sci-Fi , Fantasy and Futuristic Themed Film Mixer Set for August 17
 The Sarasota County Film and Entertainment Office (SCFEO) will hold a sci-fi, fantasy and futuristic themed networking mixer for community members and film, television, and media production professionals on Monday, August 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, 10715 Rodeo Drive, Lakewood Ranch, Fla.
Highlights include:
• A representative from the Digital Animation and Visual Effects (DAVE) School at Universal Studios Florida will share information about a new Star Trek series and the special effects used in its production.
• Janny Wurts, a best-selling fantasy writer and her husband Don Maitz, an illustrator with credits including, Jimmy Neutron and Ant Bully, will discuss how fantasy novels and art are crossing over into film and new media production.
• Sarasota’s Brian Zajac of 3DAS will speak about 3D’s role is changing the world of media and its applications in business. Zajac will also provide an update on the Special Interest Group on Graphics and Interactive Techniques, better known as SIGGRAPH.
Admission is $12 at the door or $10 in advance For more information, call (941) 309-1200 ext. 104.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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IN THE FUTURE
For information on EDC events, please visit the online calendar.
Ensuring Payment and Managing Export Risk
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Manatee Community College - Lakewood Ranch
Export Models of Transportation and Optimizing Cost and Efficiency
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
8:30 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
Seaside National Bank Named Best Company to Work for
EDC Investor Seaside National Bank & Trust was recently named the #1 medium size company to work for in Florida by Florida Trend’s Best Companies To Work For survey.
One-hundred companies were recognized in small, medium and large company categories. The rankings – the first statewide Best Companies list – appear in the August issue Florida Trend and on
FloridaTrend.com.
Second Chance-Last Opportunity to Hold Luncheon
Second Chance-Last Opportunity (SCLO) will hold the 13th Annual ‘Share The Light’ Luncheon at Michael’s on East on
Tuesday, September 29th at 11:30am honoring Kim Cornetet, Ed James Jr., and Warren G. Simonds for their commitment to our community. SCLO is a Life Skills Education and Training Center that, for over 14 years, has been a beacon of light for at-risk teens, those with low-income, and the homeless in the community. For more information visit www.SecondChanceLastOpportunity.org or call 726-3532.
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INTERNATIONAL
Costa Rica and Panama Export Sales Mission
Enterprise Florida will hold an export sales mission to Costa Rica and Panama December 6-11, 2009. Participation will be limited to a total of 15 Florida manufacturers, distributors, exporters and service companies who best meet the participation criteria. Selection of these firms will be on a first come, first served basis. Final selection will be confirmed after a review to ensure market suitability.To register or for more information, please contact Mission Director
Julie Balzano or Lorrie Belovich (305) 808-3660.
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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