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Volume 4 March 1-5 Issue 8
February Economic Development Report
Want a snapshot of our area's February economic indicators? View Sarasota County's Economic Report online.
March EDC Breakfast to Highlight Technology Transfer Process
The EDC will hold a breakfast, featuring information about the technology transfer process from universities to businesses at 7:45 a.m., March.10 at University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Fla. The event will feature a discussion with Valerie McDevitt, assistant vice president for Research in the Division of Patents & Licensing, at the University of South Florida. The event is sponsored by Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. The cost is $20 for EDC investors, $30 for non-investors. Registration is available online at www.edcsarasotacounty.com/calendar.asp or by calling 309-1200 ext. 103.
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Buchanan and Mica to Discuss the Region’s Transportation Needs
Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-13) will hold a meeting to discuss the region’s transportation needs with his special guest, U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Vice Chairman John Mica. The meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, 597 Tamiami Trail S. Venice, Fl 34285. Please click here to rsvp or call Danny Bilyeu at (941) 951-6643.
Gulf Coast Signs Secures Economic Gardening Loan
EDC Investor Gulf Coast Signs of Sarasota Inc. closed its Economic Gardening Business Loan on February 17. The company has been manufacturing, installing, and servicing illuminated signs and channel letters for over 32 years. They plan to expand into
digital technology utilization as part of their long term growth and diversification. Insupport of this objective the company will utilize the funds for facilities improvement project as well as purchase of new
equipment. Additional Sales & marketing as well as operating personnel will be added to the GCS team. [learn more about Economic Gardening Loans]
EDC Investor Breakfast
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
7:45am - 9:00am
USF Sarasota-Manatee
Global Economic Forecast
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
State College of Florida (SCF)
Going Global Certificate Program - Full Series Registration
Thursday, March 18, 2010 - Thursday, April 8, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
State College of Florida-Lakewood Ranch
Going Global: Sales Channel Development
Thursday, March 18, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
State College of Florida - Lakewood Ranch
Going Global Series: Understanding International Standards and Regulations
Thursday, March 25, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
State College of Florida-Lakewood Ranch
Going Global: Export Logistics
Thursday, April 1, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
State College of Florida-Lakewood Ranch
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Sarasota Chamber's YPG to Hold Voting Rally
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group will hold a rally supporting the "VOTE YES" campaign for March 16th: School Board Referendum. They invite you to show your support for schools on March 5, 3:30 - 6:00 p.m., Finebloom & Haenel, 200 North Washington Boulevard (do not park in firm's parking lot - please use public parking). YPG will offer light refreshments, t-shirts and signs to wave. They encourage you to go early to vote and join them to help get the word out to "VOTE YES!" For more information, contact Amy Farrington, YPG Government Issues Chair.
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