November 15
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and EDC Roundtable
Time: 10:30am
Location: TBD
Registration link: Chair Advisors: Coming soon!
January 18
Transforming the Community for Tomorrow: North Sarasota County
An interactive discussion on the transformation of our community in the North Sarasota County area.
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Nathan Benderson Park Finishing Tower
Registration link: Coming soon!
February 20
Consultants Connect: Women’s Summit
By Invitation
February 29
Business in the Ballpark: Orioles vs Pirates
Time: TBD
Location: Ed Smith Stadium
Registration link: Chair Advisors: Coming soon!
March 14
Business in the Ballpark: Braves vs Yankees
Time: TBD
Location: Cool Today Park
Registration link: Chair Advisors: Coming soon!
April
Transforming the Community for Tomorrow
Time: 5:30pm
Location: TBD
Registration link: Coming soon!
May 16
Economic Outlook Breakfast
Time: 8:30am
Location: Ritz Carlton Sarasota
Registration Link: Coming Soon!
June
Coffee with the CEOs
Time: 8:30am
Location: TBD
Registration Link: Chair Advisors: Coming soon!
September 12
Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon
Please join the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County as we host our Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon. We are pleased to be presenting 2 awards at this event. The Ringling College Innovation by Design Award, recognizes a business or individual for their innovative product or service that demonstrates a creative design solution and has achieved market success. The Clyde Nixon Business Leadership Award is awarded to an individual in Sarasota County who embodies the personal and business values that were so clearly demonstrated by Clyde Nixon. Seating for this popular event is limited, so please register early and arrive promptly for excellent networking opportunities.
Time: 11:30am
Location: TBD
Registration Link: Coming Soon!
Glimpse of Our Past Events
The EDC is the only countywide organization that works solely to diversify our sector-dependent local economy. A diversified economy protects against economic volatility. Our private investors play a vital role in driving our mission.
Benefits to Sarasota County
Assisted Projects 2019-Today
$107.6M
Capital Investment
$14.8M
10-year Local Tax Benefit
1377
Projected New Jobs
$84.7M
New Yearly Payroll
Catch Up with the EDC
North Port Innovation Corridor
In support of the City of North Port’s priorities, our staff submitted a comprehensive RFP for the North Port Innovation Corridor to the Florida First Sites Program, included is 515 acres for future business park and light industrial. We were thrilled the site was accepted; it is one of only ten sites in the program this year.
D-Trans LLC
D-Trans LLC, is a local company that is expanding its shipping, warehousing, fleet maintenance and HQ office facilities by 27,000 square feet with plans to add 50 new jobs. We look forward to the opening of the new HQ and facility expansion in Fall 2023.
Technology & Entrepreneurship Network
EDC Technology & Entrepreneurship Network, The second meeting of the EDC Technology & Entrepreneurship Network Working Group on June 28th. The EDC was joined by 30 participants from a wide range of backgrounds, including local entrepreneurs and technology startups, investors, private capital and lenders, education and government. The Technology and Entrepreneurship Network is hitting the ground running with planning for future events, meet-ups and strategic activities that the EDC can facilitate along with the volunteer network.
"As Sarasota County’s largest employer, we are proud to support the EDC and serve as an economic engine for the region."
- David Verinder, CEO, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
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