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Sarasota County delivers a rare blend of strategic business advantages and exceptional quality of life: a fast-growing, highly skilled talent pool fueled by strong in-migration; competitive operating costs and a pro-business Florida tax environment; excellent market access via I-75, SRQ, TPA, and Port Manatee; and a collaborative economic ecosystem supported by the EDC of Sarasota County and strong public-private partnerships.
Sarasota County
With an emerging innovation economy, a premium yet affordable business address, top schools, and lifestyle assets that help companies attract and retain talent, Sarasota is a compelling choice for CEOs seeking high performance without the congestion or cost of major metros.
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What We Do
We are focused on growing and diversifying Sarasota County’s economy. We support companies in establishing, expanding, thriving, creating jobs, strengthening the economy, and reducing vulnerability to external shocks. By targeting businesses that align with the local community and fostering strategic partnerships, we maximizes public return on investment.
Services are not limited to but include the following:
- Recruit new diverse businesses
- One-stop-shop, confidential project growth support
- Serve as a government liaison to growing businesses by connecting to and navigating county and city governments' on-site assessments, permitting, and government processes and services
- Providing economic and community data/inside information to support business decisions, including economic activity, industry information, policy trends, demographics, and quality of life indicators
- Workforce attraction marketing
Joshua Ewen, CEcD
Vice President, Economic Development
We stand ready to help with your business relocation or expansion. Mr. Ewen is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), with 18 years of experience in economic development, real estate, government relations, project and construction management and has worked closely with Fortune 100 companies to small business entrepreneurs on their needs for growth and expansion. Our team of business development professionals stand by to be your boots on the ground and extension of your team right here in Sarasota County.
- (941) 309-1200 ext. 111
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