Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County

Only ONE WEEK is left to purchase tickets for this year's Economic Outlook! Traditionally, the EDC's Economic Outlook has served as an exceptional opportunity to engage with the Sarasota County business community, and this year is no different. We are excited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the EDC, and attendees will hear state, regional, and local economic predictors and their implications for our economy. For Table or Specialty Sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch with Anna Eger at aeger@edcsarasotacounty.com or (941) 893-0277. Check out memories from our 2022 Economic Outlook luncheon! #2024EconomicOutlook #EconomicDevelopment #Event #SarasotaCounty #SarasotaFL

The EDC will celebrate our 20th anniversary during this year’s Economic Outlook. There are only EIGHT days left to purchase tickets. You will not want to miss this special presentation showcasing how the EDC came to be and where the organization is headed. President & CEO, Erin Silk, CEcD says, “20 years of innovation, collaboration, and prosperity. Together, we have shaped the future, empowered businesses, and transformed lives. Here is to two decades of driving economic diversification, creating opportunities, and building a thriving Sarasota County economy!” Purchase your tickets today! To purchase a Table or Specialty Sponsorship, contact Anna Eger at aeger@edcsarasotacounty.com or (941) 893-0277. #20thAnniversary #Business #EconomicDevelopment #Florida #LongBoatKey #NorthPort #Sarasota #SarasotaCounty #Venice

Last week, we hosted our inaugural Meet The Projects. The event was a unique opportunity for EDC Investors and the Sarasota County business community to hear from clients of the EDC and how the organization's services greatly assisted with the expansions. Their stories were inspiring, and all had a great time. Thank you to this year's panel: • Mike Bisaha, Co-Founder/CEO, Big Top Brewing Company •           Vladimir Durshpek, Co-Founder, D-Trans, LLC •           Marcus Walfridson, President, Audigr Group Inc. and Sarasota Paradise •           Tra Williams, President, FleetForce Truck Driving School We are looking forward to hosting Meet The Projects again next year. You won’t want to miss it! #Business #Community #EconomicDevelopment #Florida #MeetTheProjects #SarasotaArtMuseum #SarasotaCounty

There are TEN days left to purchase your tickets to the 2024 Economic Outlook. As the EDC of Sarasota County prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary next month, the team is proud to share a special presentation in honor of the anniversary at our annual Economic Outlook event. It will be a presentation you will not want to miss. You can check out further event details in the article below from the Business Observer:  https://lnkd.in/eDN87fMm For Table or Specialty Sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch with Anna Eger at aeger@edcsarasotacounty.com or (941) 893-0277. 

The countdown has officially begun! THIRTEEN days left to purchase your tickets to the 2024 Economic Outlook. Take advantage of this opportunity to attend our unique and informative Outlook with members of the Sarasota business community! We are excited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the EDC of Sarasota County with you, and attendees will hear state, regional, and local economic predictors and their implications for our economy from moderator Mark Gordon, Managing Editor, Business Observer, and our esteemed panel of economic experts. For Table or Specialty Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Anna Eger at aeger@edcsarasotacounty.com or (941) 893-0277. Tickets are available for purchase at https://lnkd.in/eKUiJV-r Our panel of experts will include:

THREE WEEKS FROM TODAY, the EDC of Sarasota County will host its annual Economic Outlook! This year's event will be extraordinary. Attendees will hear from an esteemed panel, including Nathan Ohle, President & CEO of the International Economic Development Council, Shari Bower, Regional Executive of the Miami Branch, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and Dr. Michael Snipes, Associate Professor of Instruction, University of South Florida. There will also be a special presentation celebrating the EDC's 20th anniversary. We hope you and your peers will join us for the event as it will be held at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, on Thursday, May 16th. Networking begins at 7:00 a.m.; the event program will start promptly at 8:00 a.m. Sponsorships and tickets for the breakfast are available here: https://ow.ly/Uf6E50Qylqi.

Happening this evening! Meet The Projects is from 4:00-6:00 p.m. This event is for EDC Investors. For information on becoming an EDC Investor, please contact Anna Eger at aeger@edcsarasotacounty.com. Attendees will hear from a panel of leaders from four local companies about their business journeys, why they chose Sarasota County, and how we can collaborate to continue creating an ecosystem that fosters growing companies. Tra Williams, President, FleetForce will join us for today's panel. FleetForce is one of Florida's oldest and largest CDL Truck Driving Schools. FleetForce is a Proprietary Entry Level Driver Training Program is a 160-hour, industry-specific program developed in collaboration with State Representatives and National Employers. They specialize in the development and implementation of customized CDL training programs for their corporate partners across America who want to expand. FleetForce is a licensed third-party CDL Test Administrator for the State of Florida, and they offer refresher courses for those looking to brush up on their driving skills. https://lnkd.in/gSvmkfgd

The EDC of Sarasota County and Visit Sarasota County welcomed companies nationwide to Sarasota for the Wi-Fi Now's World Congress USA 2024. Wi-Fi Now's mission is to support and promote all things Wi-Fi. The organization aims to make high-quality, high-performance Wi-Fi available everywhere for everyone. They work with individuals, carriers, service providers, tech vendors, and regulators. #BusinessDevelopment #BusinessInSarasota #Conference #Communications #EconomicDevelopment #SarasotaFL #SarasotaCounty #Florida #WIFI

Today is THE day! EDC is hosting our new event, Meet The Projects, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. This event is exclusively for EDC Investors. For information on becoming an EDC Investor, please contact Anna Eger at aeger@edcsarasotacounty.com. Attendees will hear from a panel of leaders from four local companies about their business journeys, why they chose Sarasota County, and how we can collaborate to continue creating an ecosystem that fosters growing companies. Joining us for today's event is featured speaker Marcus Walfridson, President, Audigr Group Inc. Entrepreneurs Marcus Walfridson and Kenneth Bethune began working together in 2020, aiming to start a professional soccer team in the United States. Over the pandemic, the attenuated process toward this initial goal opened additional investment opportunities in professional sports. Marcus and Kenneth's collaboration produced an immense amount of new knowledge, building on their existing skills. Marcus's marketing and football business expertise, and Kenneth's law and English club ownership background. They founded Audigr to apply their knowledge toward helping others realize their dreams in the sports world. Audigr then established Sarasota Paradise, a local professional soccer team.

This Wednesday, April 24th, from 4:00-6:00 p.m., the EDC will host Meet The Projects, an event exclusively for EDC Investors. For reservations or information on becoming an EDC Investor, please get in touch with Anna Eger at aeger@edcsarasotacounty.com. Attendees will hear from a panel of leaders from four local companies about their business journeys, why they chose Sarasota County, and how we can collaborate to continue creating an ecosystem that fosters growing companies. A featured speaker at Meet The Projects will be Vladimir Durshpek, Co-Founder of D-Trans, LLC. Since 2005, D-Trans has served North America as a full-service trucking and logistics company dedicated to the service-sensitive sector and high-value shippers needing advanced security. D-Trans is expanding its shipping, warehousing, fleet maintenance, and headquartered office facilities by 27,000 sq ft. with plans to add 50 new jobs. To learn more about D-Trans, visit https://lnkd.in/e9YfS36r.