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The Southwest Florida Economic Development Partners, a volunteer initiative of the economic development executives working on regional branding and marketing opportunities for Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Glades and Hendry counties, has selected the

The EDC announced winners of the 2008 Hall of Fame Awards today in a ceremony attended by nearly 450 people at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota...

The EDC will hold an investor update breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Monday, October 6 at the Asolo Reparatory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

The EDC will hold a workshop for businesses interested in receiving tax credits for research and development investments...

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County and Manatee Economic Development Council will hold a workshop for technology, manufacturing and other design-oriented businesses interested in federally funded commercialization opportunities. The wo

The EDC has launched a campaign to encourage area business leaders and government officials to buy products and services locally...

The EDC recently announced finalists for the 2008 Hall of Fame Awards

L-3 Aviation Recorders announced today that it has committed to remain in Sarasota and plans to expand its operations..

The Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office will hold a mixer for the film and media production community on Monday, August 25, 5:30-7:30p.m...

Three Sarasota County businesses were selected to host interns sponsored through the state-wide Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program (STEM) of NASA/Florida Space Grant Consortium and Space Florida. Osprey Biotechnics, Teleflex Electrical Syst

Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office will hold a mixer for the film and media production community on Monday, June 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Mars Vision Productions - Sound Stage One...

The EDC will hold three workshops this summer for professional service providers, such as real estate agents, bankers, lawyers and engineers, interested in learning about economic development tools available to assist their clients.

The EDC will hold a workshop for manufacturers on maintaining key employees from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m., June 17 at Teleflex Electrical Systems.

The EDC announced a call for nominations for the 2008 Hall of Fame Awards. This year marks the 21st anniversary for the EDC awards program, which recognizes excellence among Sarasota County businesses...

The EDC will host its annual E.D. Rocks event June 26 from 5-7:00pm at Michael’s on East, 1212 S. East Ave., Sarasota. The circus-themed event is designed to provide networking opportunities for local business representatives and celebrate the volunteer w

The Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office (SCFEO) received recognition from the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) for its new website as part of the organization’s 2008 Marketing Awards competition...

The EDC will hold an investor update breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Monday, June 2 at the Mission Valley Country Club, 1851 Mission Valley Blvd., Venice.

The EDC will hold a Website Search Engine Optimization (SEO) workshop from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., May 20 at the Herald Tribune, 1741 Main Street, Sarasota...

The EDC appointed Benjamin R. Hanan to its board of directors last week...

The Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office will hold a mixer for the film and media production community on April 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Hotel Indigo, 1223 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota...

Two EDC staff members recently completed training programs accredited by the International Economic Development Council...

Preparing for the creation of the community’s fourth economic development strategic plan, the EDC of Sarasota County released a request for qualifications today...

The EDC will hold an investor update breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Monday, April 7 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Sarasota Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Fredrick Piccolo will be the keynote speaker...

The Public Relations Association (FPRA) Central West Chapter and the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County’s Creative Services Cluster Workgroup will host a communications technology workshop...

In a move to improve the local business climate, the Sarasota County Commissioners recently approved enhancements to the Sarasota Means Action Response Team (SMART) program...

The EDC will host Mary Furlong, Ed.D., an authority on the baby boom generation and author of “Turning Silver into Gold,” at its annual Author’s Luncheon Friday, April 25, 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s on East...

The EDC will hold an investor update breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Monday, March 3 at the Lido Beach Resort. Sarasota City Manager Robert Bartolotta will address City finance issues including how the municipality ...

The EDC recently launched its retooled business assistance helpline called LINK. The rebranded system links Sarasota County businesses of any size or type to the resources of the EDC. It can be used to resolve business problems that may hinder the growth

will hold “Improving Your Bottom Line: Capitalize on Today’s Diverse Workforce” from 7:45 a.m. -1:15 p.m., Thursday, March 13 at the Gulfcoast Event and Convention Center, 4740 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, Florida...

“The Art of Protecting Your Intellectual Property: Ten Fatal Assumptions Made by Business Owners” will take place from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the North County Library, 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota...

The Sarasota County Film and Entertainment Office (SCFEO) will hold a networking mixer for film, television and other media production community professionals ...

The EDC will hold an investor update breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4 at the Boca Royale Golf & Country Club in Englewood. Sarasota County Commissioner Shannon Staub and Dave Sakelaris of Home Front Homes to speak...

Florida CFO Alex Sink will be the keynote speaker at Economic Outlook 2008...

The Creative Services Cluster will hold “Business 101 for Creative Service Companies” from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 at Ringling College of Art & Design...

The EDC will hold an investor update breakfast at 7:45 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3 at Laurel Oak Golf & Country Club...

The will hold an investor update breakfast on Monday, Nov. 5, 7:45 a.m. at Heron Creek Golf & Country Club...

The EDC elected the following officers for the 2007-2008 fiscal year ..

The EDC announced winners of the 2007 Hall of Fame Awards today in a ceremony attended by nearly 500 people at the Ritz-Carlton ...

The EDC will honor several Sarasota County-based companies for excellence ...

Winners included residents from throughout Sarasota County including North Port, Sarasota, and Siesta Key...

Dr. Arthur M. Guilford, vice president & campus CEO of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, is the keynote speaker...

The EDC will host its annual E.D. Rocks event June 14 from 5-7:30pm at Snook Haven Restaurant and Fish Camp, 500 E. Venice Ave., in Venice...

Area photographers have one month left to submit their images to the Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office's (F&EO) Locations Photography Contest...

The EDC will hold an investor update breakfast at 7:45 a.m. on Monday, June 4...

The EDC announces a call for nominations for the 2007 Hall of Fame Awards...

SCF announces its Locations Photography Contest, with entrants eligible to win first, second and third-place prizes in two different categories...

Michael Shuman, author of the Small-Mart Revolution, will address the EDC on April 27...

Michael Edwards, Producing Director of the Asolo Theatre, will be the keynote speaker...

A new era in economic development was launched today as Jeanne Corcoran was named director of the Film and Entertainment Office...

The EDC today announced the appointment of Voss & Associates to assist in communications ...

Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County Hosts Wendy Brandon & Dr. Larry Thompson at its Investor Update Breakfast

Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio will be the keynote speaker at Economic Outlook 2007...

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) has launched a new web site ...

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) will hold an investor update breakfast at 7:45 a.m. on Dec. 4 at Laurel Oak Golf & Country Club...

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) will lead efforts to expand the film industry’s presence and investment in the community ...