Hot Topics

Join the EDC
Want to support our mission to create a sustainable economy? Become an EDC Investor and receive outstanding benefits. [Visit our Investor Directory]

Disaster Preparation/Recovery

Click here to see the full 2010 Business Climate Survey

 Grow Florida.com

News

Follow Us on Twitter

EDC breakfast on Aug. 11 to feature economic impact of sports in Sarasota County

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) will host a breakfast and panel discussion featuring the impact of sports on Sarasota County’s economy.

Film Office lures top industry experts to August events in Sarasota County

The Sarasota County Film and Entertainment Office (SCFEO), a division of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, has lured several top industry experts to share insights at upcoming events in Sarasota

Featured Events

Hall of Fame 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
11:30am - 1:30pm
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
Bookmark and Share
British Gas Grill Manufacturer Relocates Sales and Marketing Division to Sarasota County
10/20/2008

Contact: Karen Swift, Executive Director
                 Cinders Slimfold, LLC
                 (941) 309-5307
                 slimfold6@aol.com

                 Emily Sperling, Community Relations Manager, EDC
                 (941) 309-1200 ext. 106
                esperling@edcsarasotacounty.com


British Gas Grill Manufacturer Relocates Sales and Marketing Division to Sarasota County

Sarasota, FLA (October 20, 2008) -- Cinders Slimfold, LLC recently announced the relocation of its U.S. sales and marketing division to Sarasota. The 25 year-old British company designs and manufactures folding gas grills for the commercial rental, restaurant, and outdoor professional markets. 

“We have done business in Florida for many years, “says Karen Swift, executive director. “The fact that Florida provides a selling season opposite of our European market led us towards making Florida our home state.”

Swift began researching other communities in Florida, but ultimately chose Sarasota upon the suggestion of business partners. “Our attorneys in Tampa suggested we take a look at Sarasota and its charms. I was charmed and impressed – so, we stayed.”

Swift received relocation assistance from the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC). The EDC helped the company identify a Realtor and ultimately locate an office on Main Street.

“Cinders Slimfold represents the type of company that can succeed in Sarasota County, “says Kathy Baylis, president & CEO of the EDC. “They are a small business with a unique product and big plans for the future. The EDC will work with this company as they grow in our area.”

For more information about Cinders Slimfold, LLC., visit www.slimfoldgrills.com.

About Cinders Barbecues and Cinders Slimfold LLC
Established in 1984, Cinders Barbecues, Ltd., the parent company of Cinders Slimfold, LLC, manufactures commercial catering barbecues. The newly extended 15,000 sq. ft. factory with modern production facilities is located in Bentham, North Yorkshire.  The company exports widely with Europe and the United States being the company’s two main markets. For more information, visit www.cindersbarbecues.com

<< Back