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Volum e 3 September 14-18 Iss ue 33
Register Now for EDC 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
Sarasota Ranked # 4 Small City
The Natural Resources Defense Council ranked Sarasota ranked #4 for small cities in their “Smart Cities” list. [learn more]
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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.
SWFL Regional Planning Council Annual Conference Oct. 15
The Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council (SWFRPC) will hold “2009 State of the Region and Vision for the Future, ” on Oct. 15, 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, Fla. For further information contact Nichole Gwinnett at 239-338-2550 ext.232.
Longboat Key Chamber to Celebrate Business After Hours at Helmsley on Sept. 15
The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce will hold a business after hours on September 15, 5:00 -8:00 p.m., at the Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel, and EDC Investor, 1540 Ben Franklin Drive. Chamber members $5, non-members $7. The event will feature a flip-flop contest! [info & registration]
Toledo Blade Business Group to Hold North Port Expo
The Toledo Blade Business Group will hold a business expo on November 14 at the North Port Park of Commerce one mile from I-75. The event will feature businesses, music and family fun. For more information contact Karl (239) 229-4747.
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INTERNATIONAL
Global Economic Forecast and Trade Resources Expo Sept. 24
Enterprise Florida and the Florida District Export Council will host a Global Economic Forecast, followed by the first-ever Trade Resources Expo on Sept. 24 at the Tampa International Airport Board Room. Guest speakers will discuss: the end of the global economic downturn, growth opportunities overseas, and how to position companies to benefit. The cost is $10. Register by Sept. 21 by contacting Rebecca Torres at Enterprise Florida at (813) 276-9430.
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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