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Volum e 3 September 7-11 Iss ue 32
EDC Gears Up for Industry Tour - A Few Seats Left for EDC Investors
The EDC will hold its annual Industry Tour on Friday, September 18 from noon to 5:00 p.m. With a focus on the Economic Development Strategic Plan, the tour will include stops at Ringling College of Art and Design and Mote Marine Laboratories. A few seats remain. Advance registration is required. To register, contact Lee Kotwicki at (941) 309-1200 ext. 110.
EDC to Recognize Outstanding Businesses at Sept. 25 Hall of Fame
 The EDC will recognize outstanding local businesses at the Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon on Friday, Sept. 25, 11:30 a.m., The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.
Individual registration is $65, corporate table $750 and half corporate table $375. You may register online or contact the EDC at (941) 309-1200 ext. 103. Advance registration required by Sept. 18.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Entrepreneurs Invited to IDEA Camp
IDEA Camp is an all day collaborative event designed to assist entrepreneurs and inventors in the early stages of technology development. The event will be held November 6, 2009, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Location: St. Petersburg College Collaborative Labs, EpiCenter,13805 58th St. N, Clearwater. Participants will refine their value proposition and identify target markets. Apply online by Oct. 1. For more info contact STAR Technology Enterprise Center, Steve Ford, TEC Launch Business Intelligence Coordinator, (727)547-7362.
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Want to learn more about the EDC and resources for businesses? If so, follow the EDC on Twitter or join our Facebook or LinkedIn groups.
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IN THE FUTURE
For information on EDC events, please visit the online calendar.
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
Industry Tour
Friday, September 18, 2009
Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County
EDC Investor Breakfast
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
7:45am - 9:00am
The Founders Club
Investor Update Breakfast
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
7:45 a.m. - 9:00am
Heron Creek Country Club
How to Comply with Regulations, Free Trade Agreements and Evaluating Potential Business Partners
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Manatee Community College - Lakewood Ranch
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PARTNER & INVESTOR NEWS
Suncoast Workforce Board Annual Meeting
Join the Suncoast Workforce Board on Sept. 17, 7:30 a.m., Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, for its annual meeting and hear what it takes to hire and keep great employees. Keynote speaker Joan Brannick, PhD, SPHR will discuss “Strategic Talent Management in Today’s Economy.” Registration is $25. Advance registration is required by Sept. 14. To registration online, visit www.swdb.org. For more information, please contact Judy Owens at (941) 358-4080, ext. 1122..
South County Habitat to Host "My Own Home" Information Meeting
Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Inc. is hosting an informational meeting on the Neighborhood Stabilization Program in partnership with the City of North Port on Thursday September 17, 2009 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at North Port City Hall, Commission Chambers, 4970 City Hall Boulevard in North Port. Participating panel members included Royal Venice, Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, Sarasota County, Community Housing Trust, Goodwill, Greater Newtown Development Corporation and the Florida House. For reservations or more information, please call 493-6606 or e-mail kpiech@hfhssarasotaco.org.
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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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