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26 West Center State College of Florida

MISSION The new 26 West Center was created with one goal in mind – to make entrepreneurship and careers in technology accessible to everyone. That, of course, includes State College of Florida students, alumni, faculty and staff. What makes the 26 West Center so unique is that all the services

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Apprentice Florida

MISSION Through Apprentice Florida, we help businesses find the best solution to build a work-ready, custom-trained team, by utilizing an existing apprenticeship program or creating their own. The best part is establishing a program in Florida can take less than 30 days. DESCRIPTION Apprenticeships are a proven training method benefitting

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Breeze Transit

MISSION Breeze Transit moves people to live, work, and play by delivering exceptional experiences that show customers we value them and their choice to ride transit. DESCRIPTION The Breeze transit system combines traditional bus and trolley routes with OnDemand rideshare service. In 2023 the transit agency provided nearly 2.2 million

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Bridge Angel Investors

MISSION Fund and mentor early-stage startups in the Sarasota-Manatee region and beyond. DESCRIPTION BRIDGE Angel Investors is a group of experienced private, accredited investors in Sarasota, FL, committed to supporting local, state, and national entrepreneurship by providing capital and mentoring to assist early-stage businesses towards growth. BRIDGE investments may be

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CareerEdge Funders Collaborative

MISSION CareerEdge Funders Collaborative’s mission is to provide an exceptional labor force to the region’s growing industries by leveraging community assets and forming high-performing workforce partnerships. DESCRIPTION CareerEdge Funders Collaborative, a workforce development program of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, strives to understand employer needs. It designs programs and

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CareerSource Florida

MISSION Collaborate. Innovate. Lead. DESCRIPTION CareerSource Florida is the statewide workforce policy and investment board of business and government leaders charged with guiding workforce development for the state of Florida. CareerSource Florida provides oversight and policy direction for talent development programs administered by the Department of Commerce, Florida’s local workforce

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CareerSource Suncoast

MISSION To recruit, train, and retain talent for employers on the Suncoast. DESCRIPTION CareerSource Suncoast is a private, non-profit corporation with a Board of Directors, consisting of private business, economic development and education representatives, community and state agencies, and elected officials. Members of the board represent the diversity of businesses,

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Community Foundation of Sarasota County

MISSION Community Impact Powered by Philanthropy. “Be the One” reflects our deeply-held belief that anyone can be a philanthropist and give back to our community, regardless of means. DESCRIPTION We proactively create responsive and long-term charitable funds that have an enduring impact on our community, so everyone thrives. Since our

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Commute Connector

MISSION Commute Connector is a program of the Florida Department of Transportation dedicated to educating commuters in Southwest Florida about available transportation choices through planning and promotions DESCRIPTION We partner with employers, manufacturing associations, local government agencies, and universities to address the transportation needs of their staff and commuters. Our

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Commute with Enterprise

MISSION Bring Your Company a Smarter Way to Work. The program is designed to meet your business goals. Companies partner with Enterprise to bring their employees a better commute. By sharing a ride, your people arrive to work relaxed and recharged, fueling a better company culture for everyone. DESRIPTION WHY

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    Please join us for the 2025 Economic Outlook at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota on Thursday, May 15th.
    Coffee and networking begins at 8:00 am; program will start promptly at 9:00 am.

    Hear from our Guest Speakers:

    Michelle Dennard, Vice President & Regional Executive of the Jacksonville Branch, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and Bemetra Simmons, President & CEO, Tampa Bay Partnership.

    Seating for this popular event is limited, so please register early and arrive promptly for excellent networking opportunities.
     
    Sponsorships and tickets for the breakfast are still available, click here.
     
    To become a Specialty Sponsor please contact Anna Eger at aeger@edcsarasotacounty.com for more information.