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Greetings!
Welcome to this months' Economic Driver. A lot of activity has taken place since our February newsletter! Read on to learn more about how the North Port EDC is moving forward and how you can participate
- We have recently announced four Community Initiatives and the team leaders who will be heading them. These initiatives are expected to generate over $40 million in construction and have the potential for starting within 24 months.We have clearly defined our role in the economic future of North Port.
- We have spoken before the South County Tiger Bay Club with other regional economic development organizations.
- We have been asked to participate in the city's Economic Development Strategic Plan Update.
This is exciting news for our organization that held its first board meeting just five months ago in October 2011. And more activity is coming - look for the following soon:
- An announcement on the first Opportunity Acquisition project
- A community discussion on economic development featuring a panel of national, state, and regional leaders
- Community discussions on the four Community Initiatives to gain input
- Expansion of our board of directors and advisory board as regional interest in our activity increases
We are enthusiastically moving forward and we welcome your participation. Please consider investing in the North Port EDC, and partnering in the economic future of North Port.
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Have a great day
Mimi Steger
President
North Port Economic Development Corporation
(941) 416-9297
info@northportedc.com
www.northportedc.com
Newsletter Archives
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Welcome New Investors
Please join us in welcoming the following new investors to the North Port EDC:
CADwerks
North Port Computers
Suncoast Workforce School of Opportunity
Gulf Coast Builders Exchange
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Community Development Initiative Update
The team leaders for the Community Development Initiatives have been selected and we are confident in their abilities to lead these programs to a successful conclusion. The team leaders are:
Vision In Progress - Freddy Koenig (Sarasota Memorial Hospital)
Center for Creative Retirement - Dave Dignam (Key Agency)
Downtown - Andy Gerberich (North Port Computers)
Warm Mineral Springs - Robert Rosenberg (Retired tourism professional)
Details of the initiative can be found in the "Projects" section of the website.
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World EcoFest in North Port
World Wellness EcoFest- March 17&18 at Warm Mineral Springs. Free admission to the springs and over 150 exhibitors. Last year the event attracted over 15,000 visitors. Be a part of this huge event.
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City Updates Strategic Plan
The public is invited to help update the City's existing 2007 Economic Development Strategic Plan and thus help shape the economic future of the City of North Port. By attending the public meetings, residents will help to determine what the economic development direction should be for the City of North Port in the next three to five years.
As the recession ends and the slow recovery begins, it is important to look to the future and sit down and figure out what the citizens want for this community, said Allan Lane, Economic Development Manager.
The City of North Port has hired the Florida Institute of Government (FIOG) to facilitate the public meetings. Residents, visitors, business owners, and various stakeholders are invited to participate.
"Much has changed in our local economy as well as the national and global economy since 2007, and it is time that we examine where we've been with our economic development activities and what we need to do to adapt to the changes, challenges, and opportunities that the current economic recovery will present, now and in the future," said Allan Lane, Economic Development Manager for the City.
There will be three public meetings within a 10-day period in April. The meetings are identical and residents are encouraged to choose the time and location most convenient for them. Meeting dates are:
Thursday April 5, 2012
Morgan Family Community Center
6207 West Price Boulevard
North Port, FL 34291
Multi-purpose room
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Thursday April 12, 2012
Toledo Blade Elementary School
1201 Geranium Avenue
North Port, Florida 34288
Cafeteria
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday April 14, 2012
Warm Mineral Springs
12200 San Servando Avenue
North Port, FL 34287
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Visit the City's website for more information at www.CityofNorthPort.com.
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Community Economic Development News
The North Port EDC supports the City of North Port's Strategic Plan Update Process and has developed a list of expectations for the $40,000 investment in this process.
The North Port City Commission has updated its estimates of impact fee changes that could result from the recently passed two-year moratorium on transportation and solid waste impact fees and the 50 percent impact fee reduction made for parks, fire rescue, law enforcement and general government. The revised examples for various building types include: single family homes down from $4,845 to $1,120; hotels per room maximum from $1,741 to $319; shopping centers greater than 50,000-square-feet down from $5,995 to $675 per 1,000 square feet.
United Airlines announced plans to launch daily nonstop service between its hub at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Sarasota, Fla. (SRQ) effective Nov. 4, 2012
Gulf Coast Community Foundation (www.gulfcoastcf.org) is accepting applications for its two-month Gulf Coast Leadership Institute program, which runs April through June and is conducted by the nationally recognized Fanning Institute. Program is free for the 25 selected candidates. Applications due March 21.
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Area named as Combined Statistical Areal
The Sarasota-Bradenton-Punta Gorda area has been listed as the 48th largest Combined Statistical Area (CSA). Our area was the 18th fastest growing CSA in the country |
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While the government is responsible for economic development, it is the private sector that makes economic development happen, and the North Port EDC will focus its efforts on working with both the public, civic, and private sectors to create economic engines and catalysts for economic development.
The North Port Economic Development Corporation is privately funded.
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