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Awards Program Seeks Florida Companies to Watch

April 24

The Florida Companies to Watch awards program is seeking applications from growing, second-stage companies headquartered in Florida that exhibit innovative business strategies and processes that are "worth watching".Entries are due May 31 to be considered for one of 50 spots in the winning class of 2013. Winners will be given the rock star treatment in a ceremony on October 24 at the Hard Rock Live in Orlando. More

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Take Your High-Growth Business to tne Next Level


Claim your spot in the 2013-14 GrowFL program.
Applications accepted through May 24.

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Move Your Business Here

Sarasota County, Florida
 

We hear it all the time from executives and entrepreneurs: “I came to Sarasota County on vacation and didn’t want to leave – so I moved my business here.”
 

Sarasota County offers many of the attributes necessary for success in the global economy: superior schools, significant research and education facilities, high educational attainment and a regional workforce of more than 350,000. A modern infrastructure and moderate taxes contribute to the low cost of doing business here. What’s more, the community is increasingly recognized as a leader in innovative environmental management and sustainable living.In today’s technology environment, you can work from almost anywhere. Why not work where you really want to live?

Reasons to Move to Sarasota

  • No Personal Income Tax
  • Progressive Attitude Toward Business 
  • Educated, Skilled Workforce  
  • Friendly Regulatory Environment

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Grow Your Business Here

The Economic Development Corpration of Sarasota County is committed to growing our base of existing industries. In order to do so we have put several tools in place to help your business expand.

Ad Valorem Tax Exemption   Sarasota County Economic Development Grants
GrowFL 

Assistance with real estate options and permitting 

The EDC of Sarasota County is a partner of Grow FL, who provides tools to second stage growth companies. Through the program small growth oriented companies can receive strategic research and CEO mentoring.

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Start Your Business Here

Since its formation in the 1800s, Sarasota County has been a destination for entrepreneurs. From the Scots who founded America’s first golf course and a destination hotel for tourism in Sarasota, to the Potter-Palmers and Ringlings, local history and the community landscape bear the lasting imprints of entrepreneurial fervor.

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