The EDC of Sarasota County continues its focus on diversifying the local economy and helping create jobs thereby addressing Sarasota County residents' number one concern: Economy and Jobs. And we are making a difference!
EDC investors can see the impact of their efforts through the EDC:
- The County reports 1,373 jobs have been created by the projects served in the last 3 years. Those jobs are having a $390 Million annual impact in our community.
- In the last three years, the projects assisted by the EDC and the County have filled over 711,000 square fee of vacant or new space.
- The Film Office, which began in 2007 with 123 projects and $2.5 million in economic impact, closed 2012 having assisted 517 projects with a $10.6 million in economic impact.
We welcome you to be a part of our efforts. Please contact Donna Carden, Corporate Relations Director at 941.309.1200 #106.
