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The 2011 annual report for the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) is available as an interactive microsite through a link at www.edcsarasotacounty.com. The report details the status of strategic initiatives designed to have a long-t

Public Invited to Economic Outlook Event Featuring Economist Sean Snaith

A noted economist and a panel of business leaders will deliver insights on where Sarasota County’s economy is headed in 2012 at the annual Economic Outlook luncheon presented by the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) on Jan. 26, 11:

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Creative Services                      CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTORY

 

Vision Statement: By providing venues, facilities, publicity, and other support for local creative enterprises, Sarasota County will leverage its artistic and aesthetic resources, transforming them into a commercially successful Creative Services Cluster that is a driver of the regional economy.

 


Creative commerce is nothing new to Sarasota County. Companies that provide architectural and, interior design, advertising, fine art and graphic design flourish here. However, our Creative Services cluster is about more than the arts. It is about teaching businesses how to use creativity to be more productive, to stretch the envelope of research, development and production.


 
"There's an incredible wealth of creative people in this community, and shining the light on them is the core mission of the Creative Services Cluster. We are also educating businesses on incorporating diverse ethnicities into their workforces and marketing strategies."

Pedro Perez

Nuevo Advertising Group, Inc.


Work Group Initiatives

 

Track record

 

Produced a catalog of creative services agencies and professionals in the county to encourage local businesses to use local talent.

Produced an electronic press kit and web-based directory of film-related services available in Sarasota County to attract film and video production.

 

 

Creative Services Meeting Minutes

 

EDC/FPRA Workshop Summary Report-April 5, 2007