EDConnection January 2012

Volume 12 January 2012 Issue 1

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Economic Development Corporation of
Sarasota County

2601Cattlemen Road
Suite 102
Sarasota, FL 34232

Tel: (941) 309-1200

Fax: (941) 309-1209

Announcements

EDC 2011 Annual Report

The 2011 annual report for the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) is now available through a link at www.edcsarasotacounty.com. The report details the status of strategic initiatives designed to have a long-term impact on the local economy, as well as the EDC's ongoing activities serving businesses that are expanding in or moving to Sarasota County.

Are innovators or entrepreneurs more important to the economy? Mark Huey weighs in with his article in the Herald-Tribune.

Still time to enter TV ME! Contest
Someone will be going to LA, and it could be you. This is a unique, fresh opportunity for creative people who may have no experience as a scriptwriter or producer, but do have a new and different idea for television content. It requires only a five to fifteen page "pitch" of that idea and a small entry fee. The grand prize winner will be escorted to personal meetings in Los Angeles with executives in network, cable and independent television production to deliver his or her pitch one-on-one. Submission instructions and prize
information are available online at www.TVMEContest.com.

Sarasota and Manatee EDCs offer OSHA Safety Training The Economic Development Corporations of Sarasota and Manatee Counties are offering OSHA 10-hour safety training at no cost. Click here for more information and to register.

Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. celebrates 40 years Congratulations to Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. for celebrating their 40th year in business.

Events

Thursday, January 26, 2012

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Sarasota

1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236

Please join us when nationally recognized economist, Sean Snaith, Ph.D., director of the University of Central Florida's Institute for Economic Competitiveness, presents his intriguing insights and predictions for our local, regional, national and global economy. An award-winning forecaster known for his engaging presentations, Snaith always draws a crowd.

A panel discussion will follow the keynote speaker. Panelists include John Macaskill, President & CEO, ASO LLC; Michael McNiven, Ph.D., Senior Vice President & Portfolio Manager, Cumberland Advisors; and Michael Bernstein, President, CAE Healthcare (formerly with METI). Register now!

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor

Economic Outlook 2012

Gold Sponsors

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Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Marketing Sponsor

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SCFEO Film Mixer

The first Film Mixer for 2012, sponsored by the Hilton Garden Inn, is scheduled for January 24 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport.

"GIRL POWER IN PRODUCTION" Panel

What do the upcoming major feature films "Batman" and "Step Up 4" and "Parker" have in common? What do the independent films "Free Ride" and "The Investigator" and the short films "Candy" and

"The Couch" have in common?

Sarasota County women who've been key parts of the production teams!

Come hear them speak and share the inside story of working on these and other productions!

Plus hear from other interesting special attendees who will "speak from the floor," sharing their latest projects and updates!

Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres and a Cash Bar.

Register Now

Special Thanks to our Mixer Sponsor

www.hiltongardensarasota.com

Small Business Roundtable - Growth in a Shrinking Economy

Join the Small Business Development Center for a panel discussion with successful businesses who have survived the economic downturn. Visit www.startwithsbdc.org for details.

Sally Hogshead: "How to Fascinate in the First Nine Seconds" at AAF- Suncoast Event

One of the advertising industry's leading professionals, Sally Hogshead, will be presenting "How to Fascinate in the First Nine Seconds" at an AAF Suncoast Marquee Event on Wednesday, February 1. For more information or to register for the event, please visit www.aafsuncoast.com.