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VISION New College of Florida vision is to be the best liberal arts college in America. MISSION As part of man’s long struggle to defeat ignorance by pursuing truth, New College educates its students in the great traditions and moral disciplines of our civilization so that they can lead principled lives of consequence. Through academic excellence, New College develops within Read more...

MISSION The mission of the North Port Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote and encourage business prosperity and to enhance economic development through advocacy, engagement and cooperation. We are a family built on the foundation of relationships, integrity, innovation, collaboration, results and excellence. Remember, it’s YOUR business and we want to be YOUR Chamber! DESCRIPTION What is the Chamber? The Chamber of Read more...

MISSION As the largest energy company in Florida and one of the state’s largest employers, we believe we have a responsibility to advance the state’s economic development activities. DESCRIPTION PoweringFlorida is part of FPL, Florida’s largest utility. For more than a decade, PoweringFlorida has supported the growth and diversification of Florida’s economy and business climate, by attracting companies, jobs and Read more...

MISSION Empower and engage our REALTOR® community by delivering essential services, resources, education, and experiences that elevate member success and professionalism, while advocating for REALTOR® initiatives and private property rights. VISION We are an innovative and relevant association that elevates the standards of professional excellence, and are critical to our members’ success, while providing value to our community. DESCRIPTION The Read more...

VISION Ringling College of Art and Design will be the preeminent college of art and design in the world. MISSION Ringling College of Art and Design provides excellence in education; promotes innovation in art and design; and fosters the creative, intellectual, professional, and personal development of its students and the greater community at large. The College recognizes that scholars, artists, designers, Read more...

MISSION Engage, elevate, and empower every student, every day! VISION To be the premier provider of education, empowering every student to thrive in the everchanging world through innovation and continuous improvement. DESCRIPTION Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of the Gulf Coast in Sarasota, Florida, Sarasota County Schools (SCS) boasts a vibrant educational landscape, catering to over 45,000 students across 56 Read more...

MISSION To connect the local technology community and drive Sarasota forward. DESCRIPTION Sarasota.Tech is a community-driven networking group dedicated to connecting technology professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators throughout the Sarasota region. The organization fosters collaboration and growth within the local tech ecosystem by hosting regular meetups and events that bring together people from diverse backgrounds in software development, design, engineering, and Read more...

MISSION To improve the quality of life in the Suncoast and Heartland communities through the advancement of manufacturing. VALUE STATEMENT SAMA provides manufacturers with the tools they need to increase productivity and growth through peer-to-peer connections and knowledge sharing, matching needs with resource experts, building talent pipelines by connecting them with educators and students, and providing a collective and unified Read more...

MISSION It is the Sarasota/Manatee MPO’s mission to promote economic diversity, preserve environmental health, and create vibrant places. DESCRIPTION The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the regional transportation planning entity for Sarasota and Manatee Counties. MPOs are established by state and federal laws and through interlocal agreement to provide a process for local governments within the region to coordinate with the Florida Department Read more...

MISSION To help small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through mentoring and education. DESCRIPTION SCORE proudly celebrates over 60 years of helping America’s small businesses launch, grow and thrive. Since 1964, more than 17 million entrepreneurs have received support from SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Today, SCORE has a nationwide Read more...