Communications Committee

Purpose: To increase the understanding of and support for the contribution economic development makes to the local economy and improve the image of the EDC by increasing awareness of the programs and services offered to local businesses.

Functions:

1. Suggest initiatives to enhance the awareness and image of the EDC and the programs and services offered to local businesses.

2. Review and make suggestions for the enhancement of the EDC annual communications plan.

3. Assists in the development of key messages for EDC investors, stakeholders and the local business community.

4. Review and provide suggestions on enhancing the EDC’s website.

5. Review and provide suggestions on EDC electronic communications.

6. Review print media and publications and provide suggestions for improvements.

Members: Any EDC Investor may serve on the committee.    

Chair:  Patricia Courtois, Clarke Advertising and Public Relations

Brittany Norwood, Sarasota County Arts Council

Sam Davidson, Westfield Southgate

John Fain, Grapevine Communications Int’l Inc

Roxanne Joffe, CAP Brand Marketing

Katie Klauber Moulton

Kim Livengood, Tervis Tumbler Company

Jessica Sowers, SouthTech Solutions
Alex Stafford, Alex Stafford Photography, Inc.

Anne Zavorskas, Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau

Donna Carden, EDC Corporate Relations Director