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Economic Development Corporation of
Sarasota County 2601Cattlemen Road
Suite 102
Sarasota, FL 34232
Tel: (941) 309-1200
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Enzymedica Grand Opening
From left to right: Ben Hanan, Managing Partner, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP and EDC Board Chair; Tom Bohager, Founder and Chairman, Enzymedica; Scott Sensenbrenner, CEO, Enzmedica; Mark Huey, President & CEO, EDC of Sarasota County; Commissioner Carolyn Mason, Chair, Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners; Town of Longboat Key Commissioner David Brenner, and EDC Board member; Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson.
Enzymedica, the No. 1 selling enzyme company in the country, recently held its grand opening at its new location in Venice, giving the company room to expand its facilities and continue its anticipated growth. The firm expects to add 72 employees to its current staff of 50 during the next five years.
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Senator Detert leads through tax elimination
Thanks to the leadership of Sen. Nancy Detert, chair of the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee, the committee voted unanimously to eliminate the sales tax charged manufacturers on their equipment, a priority on the EDC's Legislative Agenda. The tax puts Florida manufacturers at a disadvantage and makes it harder to attract new manufacturing firms to the state. It now heads to the Senate Finance and Tax Committee.
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Welcome Florida Blue as EDC Chairman's Advisor
The EDC of Sarasota County welcomes Florida Blue as our newest Chairman's Advisor. Florida Blue is represented here by Randall Woods, Sales Director. We appreciate their strong presence in our community and commitment to the EDC. Thank you Florida Blue!
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Learn the Secrets of Toyota "Lean" Production
State College of Florida is offering a certification course in "Lean" manufacturing practices, which were made famous by Toyota during its long run to become the largest auto-maker in the world. Lean is a way of thinking that increases an employee's abilities to recognize and reduce unneeded, unwanted costs. The course starts April 22 and runs for six weeks, Monday and Wednesday evenings. For more information on the course, offered in coordination with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, American Society and Shingo, contact Glenn Goonis at goonisg@scf.edu.
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EDC Investor Communication Changes
The EDC will be rolling out new association management software to better handle the corporation's interaction with investors. EDC investors will be receiving an email notification with login information and instructions. After the initial, one-time registration, investors will be able to manage their profile with the EDC, easily sign up for events and be kept notified of EDC news. The conversion also creates efficiencies for the EDC and a better interface for investors. If you have any questions at all, please contact our office at 941-309-1200.
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Adams and Reese Announces Expansion to Jax
Adams and Reese LLP is expanding to Jacksonville through it's merger with Jacksonville-based Volpe, Bajalia, Wickes, Rogerson & Wachs (VBWR.) The move continues Adams and Reese's aggressive growth throughout Florida as the law firm already has offices in Sarasota, Tampa, St. Petersburg and Tallahassee. The 12 attorneys in Jacksonville will be bringing Adams and Reese to 313 attorneys in five southeastern states and the District of Columbia.
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SAVE THE DATES
Investor Update Luncheon
Featuring Gray Swoope, Florida Secretary of Commerce and President & CEO Enterprise Florida, Inc.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Michael's On East
Economic Outlook Midyear Update
Featuring Sean Snaith, Ph.D., Director of the Institute for Economic Competitiveness, University of Central Florida
Thursday, July 11, 2013
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Francis
2013 Annual Meeting Including EDC Legacy Awards Presentation - Clyde Nixon Business Leadership - John J. Cox Community Partner of the Year Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Sarasota Sponsorships Available Please contact dcarden@edcsarasotacounty.com or call 941.309.1200 extension 106 for information on sponsorship opportunities available for these events. |
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