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Hollywood Producers In Town According to Jeanne Corcoran, director of the SCFEO, the purpose of the visit is threefold. “We are hosting the producers in hopes of building stronger relationships with the movie-making industry and to expose producers to the many unique, film-friendly assets and film-savvy leaders of Sarasota County,” she said. “The visit also provides an opportunity to educate our community about the realities of the industry and what producers want, need and expect.” Visiting producers are Richard Baratta, Amy Robinson, Carol Cuddy, Jane Bartelme, Ron Bozman, Bridget Johnson, Wren Arthur, and Haley Sweet. Their credits include “The Taking of Pelham 123” (2009), “Spider-Man,” “Julie & Julia,” “Jerry Maguire,” “ The Departed,” “A Prairie Home Companion,” “ Confessions of a Shopaholic,” “ I Am Legend,” “Marley & Me” and “The Devil Wears Prada.” Sponsors of the visit include the Longboat Key Club and Resort, BMW of Sarasota, Ringling College of Art and Design, Marine Max, Caragiulos, City of Sarasota, Benderson Development Company, LLC, Mary Kenealy Events, Mosaic Cuisine and Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. _______________________________________ Special Announcements Recovery Zone and Economic Gardening Loan Workshop for Investors Oct. 30 Economic Recovery Zone Facility Bonds & Economic Gardening Loan Program, Friday, Oct. 30, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Sarasota County Administration Building, Think Tank – 3rd Floor, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. [register] _______________________________________IN THE FUTURE 
Show Me the Money- FL Finance Network Identifying Different Major Export Markets Regions and Target Market Certifications _______________________________________  The Art of Stress Free Productivity Join internationally-recognized productivity expert and New York Times best-selling author David Allen for lunch and an informative and inspiring talk on Friday, October 23rd on the campus of New College of Florida. Allen, a New College alumnus, is the author of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide. [register] EDC Investors Hold Critical Cash Flow Strategies Workshop Topics will include: Learning your exact financial situation, Creating your plan, Managing your existing cash flow, External sources of capital, and working with bankers. The cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Register at www.srqtrustedadvisors.com. [back to top]
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International Trade Leads from Enterprise Florida 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] 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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