International Commerce – Leading Florida’s Economic Recovery
EDC Breakfast to feature Enterprise Florida market analyst, international commerce
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Sarasota, Fla. (Nov. 23, 2009) --The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) will hold a breakfast exploring the role of international commerce in Florida’s economic recovery at 7:45 a.m., Dec. 9 at the Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch, 6231 Lake Osprey Dr., Lakewood Ranch, Fla.

The event will feature a presentation by Z. Joe Kulenovic, senior director of strategic and market analysis at Enterprise Florida –the state’s public-private economic development partnership. Kulenovic will provide an overview of Florida’s recent economic performance and a near-term outlook focused on the state’s international commerce as a key driver of economic recovery.

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.

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 www.edcsarasotacounty.com.
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