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January 8
Chair Advisor Business Roundtable
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Join the EDC and Florida’s Regional Executives for an in-depth conversation about current business climates and to hear an update from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Michelle Dennard, Regional Executive Jacksonville Branch
Invitation: Chair Advisors
January 27
Investor Social
Join us for an opportunity to mix and mingle with fellow EDC investors and the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County team.
Location: TBD
Time: 4:00 – 6: 00 pm
Invitation: All Investors
January
Chair Advisors Forum
Secretary of the Florida Department of Commerce Alex Kelly
Join the EDC and the Secretary of the Florida Department of Commerce Alex Kelly for an in-depth conversation about our economy.
Invitation: Chair Advisors
February 26
Business in the Ballpark: Braves vs Pirates
Time: TBD
Invitation: Chair Advisors
March 14
Business in the Ballpark: Orioles vs Twins
Time: TBD
Invitation: Chair Advisors
April
Chair Advisor Roundtable
May 15
Economic Outlook Breakfast
Networking: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Event: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Location: Ritz Carlton Sarasota
To register please contact Anna Eger at aeger@edcsarasotacounty.com
September 18
Annual Meeting
Please join the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County as we host our Annual Meeting Luncheon.
To register please contact Anna Eger at aeger@edcsarasotacounty.com
Glimpse of Our Past Events
The EDC is the only countywide organization that works solely to diversify our sector-dependent local economy. A diversified economy protects against economic volatility. Our private investors play a vital role in driving our mission.
Benefits to Sarasota County
Assisted Projects 2019-Today
$107.6M
Capital Investment
$14.8M
10-year Local Tax Benefit
1377
Projected New Jobs
$84.7M
New Yearly Payroll
Catch Up with the EDC
North Port Innovation Corridor
In support of the City of North Port’s priorities, our staff submitted a comprehensive RFP for the North Port Innovation Corridor to the Florida First Sites Program, included is 515 acres for future business park and light industrial. We were thrilled the site was accepted; it is one of only ten sites in the program this year.
D-Trans LLC
D-Trans LLC, is a local company that is expanding its shipping, warehousing, fleet maintenance and HQ office facilities by 27,000 square feet with plans to add 50 new jobs. We look forward to the opening of the new HQ and facility expansion in Fall 2023.
Technology & Entrepreneurship Network
EDC Technology & Entrepreneurship Network, The second meeting of the EDC Technology & Entrepreneurship Network Working Group on June 28th. The EDC was joined by 30 participants from a wide range of backgrounds, including local entrepreneurs and technology startups, investors, private capital and lenders, education and government. The Technology and Entrepreneurship Network is hitting the ground running with planning for future events, meet-ups and strategic activities that the EDC can facilitate along with the volunteer network.
"As Sarasota County’s largest employer, we are proud to support the EDC and serve as an economic engine for the region."
- David Verinder, CEO, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
NOT YET AN INVESTOR?
The multi-level private investor program of the EDC provides a variety of benefits. You have an opportunity to join a proven and successful public-private partnership, positioning your company among the leaders of Sarasota County. To build the high-quality capacity needed to help new businesses start and existing businesses flourish, a strong private sector commitment is essential.
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