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Volume 3 Nov. 2 - 6 Issue 39
Trends and Market Opportunities for Sarasota County
The Economic Development Corporation is working in conjunction with partners to implement the strategies outlined in the Five-Year Economic Development Strategic Plan for Sarasota County.
Six economic goals are identified in the plan and the EDC is tracking trends in three "platforms" or market opportunity areas. Click on the links below to see the local, national and global trends associated with these platforms:
EDC Breakfast to Feature Panel of Regional Economic Development Officials
The EDC will hold a breakfast, “Southwest Florida: A Brighter Place,” at 7:45 a.m., Nov. 10 at the Heron Creek Golf and Country Club, 5301 Heron Creek Blvd., North Port. Attendees will learn how Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, Glades and Collier counties are working together with other regional partners to market the assets of Southwest Florida and attract businesses to the area. The cost of the event, will includes a panel discussion with the president's of the economic development organizations in the region, is $20 for EDC investors, $30 for non-investors. Register online or by calling 309-1200 ext. 103.
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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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New College to Hold "Falling Behind: U.S. Competitiveness in a High-Tech World" Tuesday
New College alumnus Robert Atkinson will talk about the risks to the United States’ international economic competitiveness as it falls behind in advanced technologies and the forthcoming green tech revolution. The event is Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 7:00 p.m., Mildred Sainer Pavilion, 5313 Bay Shore Road. Reservations $15, call 941-487-4888
Atkinson, founder and president, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, a Washington, DC-based technology policy think-tank authored The Past and Future of America’s Economy: Long Waves of Innovation that Drive Cycles of Growth and the State New Economy Index series.
Manufacturing Extension Partnership to Hold "Principals of Lean Manufacturing" Dec. 15.
Join the MEP for a hands-on workshop that guides participants through the transition from a traditional manufacturing environment to a lean, world-class enterprise. December 15, 2009 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Lakewood Ranch Holiday Inn. Cost per participant is $150.00 and includes lunch and course materials. For more information or to register, contact: Ray Bard (954) 654-9862. Learn more about Florida MEP at: www.floridamep.org.
SCF to Hold "Business Side of Medicine"
The State College of Florida will hold The Business Side of Medicine on Nov. 3, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. This seminar is tailored for health care practitioners who are seeking information on starting or growing a health care practice. Participants will get the opportunity to reflect on how a practice operates and determine adjustments needed to improve quality and drive profits. The cost is $45 register at scf.edu/SBDC.
Healthcare Globalization Summit Nov. 10-13
MedicaTree International will hold the Healthcare Globalization Summit Nov. 10-13 in Miami. Register online or contact Willie Moreno at (804) 266-7422 x 7408.
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