The Economic Driver - Latest News from North Port EDC

The Economic Driver

April 23, 2013

A publication of the North Port Economic Development Corporation

Greetings!

The annual event, held on March 19, 2013, was a huge success with over 120 movers and shakers in the region, attending this inaugural event. CLICK HERE to see the photo's.

The initiatives are moving forward and we are planning to have the first Community participation open house in June. We will be announcing the date, place and time, in our May newsletter.

Our members have the opportunity to participate on the Initiative Teams and we encourage you to consider joining us. For more information on membership, CLICK HERE.

Vice Chair Elected

Ricky Satcher, Market CEO for HMA (Charlotte County and North Port), has been elected to the vice chair position in the North Port Economic Development Corporation. He joins Freddy Koening who is also a vice chair.

The addition of a second vice chair is reflective of the organizations growth and potential.

Welcome New Members

Please join us in welcoming the following new investors to the North Port Economic Development Corporation:

Peter Van Buskirk

Visit our Members Page for a complete list of members

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ACTION Initiatives/Vision Survey On Line

In order to gain community input on the ACTION Initiatives/Vision, we have introduced a survey, where participants can give their input on the initiatives.

CLICK HERE to take this important survey

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Your Opinion Matters

In each issue of the Economic Driver, we will be asking you to participate in our polls, and we will be publishing the results in the following newsletter.

This months poll: "Do you believe that North Port should follow the US Conference of Mayors lead in fostering a strong and engaged business community in the City's decision making process and visions? "

CLICK HERE to take this months poll.

The results of last months poll (total responses 112)

Should the city participate in public/private partnerships when those partnerships have the potential for positive economic results?

Yes..................................76%

No....................................12%

Undecided........................15%

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NPEDC In The News

Check out the articles that have been written about the North Port Economic Development Corporation since January 1 of this year. The complete stories can be accessed from our website under the "In The News" tab.

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NPEDC Boards & Committees

Interested in serving on one of our boards or committees,click here and learn how you can help us build a strong economic future for North Port.

To see all board members, visit the Boards page on our website.

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The mission of the North Port Economic Development Corporation is to foster and encourage positive and measurable economic development through entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration and innovation.

The North Port Economic Development Corporation is a private non-profit 501c6 corporation.

While the government is responsible for economic development, it is the private sector that makes economic development happen, and the North Port Economic Development Corporation will focus its efforts on working with both the public, civic, and private sectors to create economic engines and catalysts for economic development.

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For more information on the North Port EDC call (941) 416-9297 or email to info@northportedc.com

In This Issue

Vice Chair elected

New members

Survey

NPEDC In The News

Board s & Committees

Star Sponsors

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