Industries
Powerful economic development programs, a talented workforce, and international transportation make Sarasota County the place to be for the country’s fastest-growing industries.
Sarasota by the Numbers
#2 State for Business
– Chief Executive Magazine
#6 Best Performing US Cities
– Milken Institute
#1 City to Find a Job
– US News & World Report
“You only live once. I truly feel blessed to have found a place that is helping our company, my family and my employees to thrive while feeling you’re on vacation 365 days a year.”
– John Weller, Co-founder FloorForce.com
Small Business Ecosystem
This resource is intended to guide companies through the landscape of business assistance that exists in Sarasota County. There are a myriad of organizations whose core missions are to help businesses grow through the provision of workforce assistance, consulting services, regulatory assistance, industry expertise, networking, financing and incentives.
Invest in Sarasota County
The EDC of Sarasota County diversifies our local economy and helps create jobs for Floridians. Investing in the EDC empowers us to grow our economy and attract more business to our region.
Latest News
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We’re Hiring!
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