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Volume 34 December 4 - 8 Issue 48
Facts & Figures
Interested in the latest economic indicators for Sarasota County? Check out these valuable resources:
December Sarasota County Economic Report includes unemployment rates, major industry sectors, gross sales information and more.
Fast Facts includes annual data, including housing prices, cost of living comparisons, electric rates, and effective buying income.
Support Other EDC Investors
The EDC’s economic development program is funded in part by revenue from the county’s local business tax and a per capita investment from the municipalities. Private sector investment is required to match those funds and expand important workforce development, business climate, business recruitment and retention programs. Consider utilizing EDC Investors (members) for your business needs—we do! View the Investor Directory at www.edcsarasotacounty.com/investordirectory.asp.
Can't Get Enough of the EDC? Follow Us Online
The EDC's social media strategy is getting a lot of attention from entities like the US Economic Development Administration and Enterprise Florida. Find out what all the fuss is about! Follow the EDC on Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Facebook! .
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Economic Outlook 2010
Friday, January, 22, 2010 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Michael's on East
The event will feature keynote speaker Sean Snaith, PhD, Director of the Institute for Economic Competitiveness at the University of Central Florida, and a panel of local CEOs: Rob Campbell, CEO, Voalté; Jeffrey Jones, CEO, JCI Jones Chemical and Bob Meade, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota. Individual seats are $65, half table of five $375, full table of 10 $750. Register online or by calling 941.309.1200 ext. 103. Additional event sponsors are Biz 941, Sarasota Magazine, FPL, Regions Bank, Verizon, and Stephen A. Smith & Associates.
Investor Update Breakfast
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
7:45 a.m. - 9:00am
Laurel Oak Country Club
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Mega Mingle- Supercharged Networking Jan. 12
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, and EDC partner, will hold "Mega Mingle – Supercharged Networking" on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at the First Street Chop House from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. The cost is only $5 per person. Register online or contact Pam Morgan at 556-4034.
Healthcare Information Technology Seminar Jan. 21
Suncoast Technology Forum (formerly 82 Degrees Tech) has announced the first in a quarterly series of Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) seminars designed to educate area healthcare professionals on relevant and effective technology solutions. The premier HIT session will begin on Thursday, January 21, 2010, from 5:00 -8:00pm, at the Polo Grill located at 10670 Boardwalk Loop in Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202. The first seminar, entitled “General Healthcare Issues and the Benefits of Adopting Technology,” will serve as a primer for future sessions and subsequent series events will focus on various, relevant Healthcare IT topics. [registration]
WilsonMiller Earns Southeast Ranking
Southeast Construction Magazine recently ranked WilsonMiller, an EDC Investor, 9th in Top Florida Design Firms and 15th in the Southeast Region. The ranking was part of the magazine's "Top 90 Design Firm’s Annual Ranking 2009 " list. The Top Design ranking is based upon company-provided information indicating each firm’s billings figures from the preceding calendar year (2008) for projects performed in the four-state region.
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