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Volum e 3 October 5 - 9 Iss ue 35
EDC Open House this Week
Stop by the EDC this week to tour our new offices, have refreshments, and visit with the EDC staff! Live Oak Corporate Center, 2601 Cattlemen Rd. Ste. 102. 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
Oct. 13 Breakfast: Investing Your Employees with Training Grants
The Economic Development Corporation will hold an investor update breakfast, “Investing in Your Employees with Training Grants,” at 7:45 a.m., October 13 at the Founders Club, 3800 Golf Hall Drive Sarasota, Fla. The event will feature a panel discussion with Karen Hodges, HR manager, United Natural Foods; Lisa Krouse, V.P. human resources, FCCI Insurance Group; and Tim Graham, VP human resources, Tervis Tumbler. Panelists will share how their companies are utilizing training grants offered by the Suncoast Workforce Board and Workforce Florida to invest in employees. The breakfast will also feature information about the Suncoast Workforce Board and the types of training grants available to local businesses. The breakfast is sponsored by Eckerd College. The cost is $20 for EDC investors, $30 for non-investors. [register]
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Special Announcements
The Federal Economic Recovery Program has made nearly $28 million in lower cost, tax-exempt financing available for businesses within Sarasota County to stimulate economic development. The bonds will be issued to benefit businesses directly and are earmarked specifically for purchase, construction or renovation of a facility and for purchase of new equipment. Applicants must request a minimum of $250,000 in financing. The bonds cannot be used for day-to-day operations or hiring new employees. Restrictions also include purchase of land, improvements to golf courses and country clubs, residential rental properties and gambling facilities. [more]
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IN THE FUTURE
Investor Update Breakfast
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
7:45 a.m. - 9:00am
The Founders Club
SCFEO Producers Q & A Event and Reception
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Evening - 6-9 PM -Exact Time TBD
Ringling College of Art and Design
Procurement Summit
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
8:00 a.m.
State College of Florida - Lakewood Ranch Campus
Show Me the Money- FL Finance Network
Thursday, November 5, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
State College of Florida - Lakewood Ranch
Investor Update Breakfast: SW Florida Economic Development Partners
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
State College of Florida - Lakewood Ranch
Identifying Different Major Export Markets Regions and Target Market Certifications
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
State College of Florida - Lakewood Ranch
Investor Update Breakfast:- The International Economy
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
7:45 a.m. - 9:00am
Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch
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PARTNER & INVESTOR NEWS
LBKC Redevelopment Luncheon & Presentation by Michael Welly, Oct 7th.
The Longboat Key Club would like to extend an invitation for you to attend an informational presentation and complimentary lunch on the Club’s Islandside Redevelopment Plan. Hear first-hand the facts concerning the Club’s $400 million dollar investment in the future of Sarasota County. The lunch will be held in the John Ringling Room, located in the Resort Center at Islandside. Please RSVP to Kristi Bell, Project Development Coordinator, at 941-387-9449 Ext. 237.
Venture Forum Kick-Off Oct. 14
The Florida Venture Forum is holding The Gulf Coast Venture Forum (GCVF) kickoff meeting in Sarasota and Mark Heesen, President of the National Venture Capital Association will be the keynote speaker. This event is for business professionals, entrepreneurs, investors of all types and service providers. [register]
North Port Chamber Holds Open House Week
Join the NPACC on the following dates to chat with a board member, meet the executive director, and see the new office layout.
This is a wonderful opportunity for members to connect with the chamber and for our community to learn about the chamber and our members.
The Chamber is located at 15141 Tamiami Trail, North Port, in the Peace River North Port Healthpark at the corner of US 41 and Sumter Blvd.
Mon. October 5th: 11am – 1pm, Meet Linda Yates of UFP, Inc. Tues. October 6th: 11am – 1pm, Meet Mimi Steger of North Port Taekwondo; Wed. October 7th: 9am – 11am, Meet Beth Mayberry of Moss Green,Inc.; Thurs. October 8th: 11am – 1pm, Meet Adam Bartolotta of ROI Media; Fri. October 9th: 11am – 1pm, Meet Bill Werdell of Calusa National Bank.
EDC Investor Hired by Credit Union
MBJ Group, Inc. has been retained by the Sarasota Coastal Credit Union to conduct Out Placement Services due to a pending merger, reported Thomas L. Randle, Jr., CEO/President. MBJ Group assists corporations and businesses with selection, retention and employee solutions for the staff of tomorrow. See www.MBJGroup.com for more information.
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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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