Volum e 3 September 21-25 Iss ue 34
Sarasota County's IntegraClick Wins Governor's Award
Twenty Florida companies, including Sarasota County’s IntegraClick, received the Governor’s Business Diversification Award on September 15 in Tallahassee, Fla. The award recognizes exceptional contributions toward statewide economic diversification through job creation and distinctive community involvement and investment. The company was recognized as the EDC’s Technology Company of the Year at the Hall of Fame Awards in 2008.
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.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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IN THE FUTURE
For information on EDC events, please visit the online calendar.
EDC Investor Breakfast
Panel Discussion: Investing in Employees During a Down Economy
Featuring HR directors from United Natural Foods, FCCI and Tervis Tumbler.
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
Representative of EDC Investor Osprey Biotechnics Appointed to Statewide Biotechnical Council
Florida's Banner Center for Biotechnology has appointed Dr. Christopher J. Reuter, technical director of Osprey Biotechnics, Inc., Sarasota, to serve on its Advisory Council. The Biotechnology Center is part of the University of Florida's Center for Excellence for Regenerative Health Biotechnology in Alachua, FL. Its primary role is to serve as a catalyst for building infrastructure to support Florida's growing biotechnology-based industry.
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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