Committees and Task Groups
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Business Climate Committee
To identify and develop strategies to address critical business climate issues that put at risk the competitiveness of Sarasota County as a place for expanding and relocating value-added businesses.
Communications Committee
To increase the understanding of and support for the contribution economic development makes to the local economy and improve the image of the EDC by increasing awareness of the programs and services offered to local businesses and those who are considering relocation.To assist the EDC staff in planning and developing the marketing and public relations program for the next fiscal year.
Executive Committee
To exercise the authority of the board of directors in the management of the business of the organization between meetings of the board.
Finance Committee
To serve as the oversight committee for organizational financial planning.
Fundraising Committee
To engage the board of directors and other investors in working with staff to ensure the organization has adequate resources to fulfill its mission.
Governance Committee
To be responsible for the ongoing review and recommendations to enhance the quality and future viability of the board.
Council created during our board reorganization to help build bridges within the community, bring together business, neighborhoods, environmentalist around the benefits of economic development and to improve perception within our communities of the important work the EDC does.
Real Estate Overview Committee
To monitor the availability of office space, industrial buildings and sites in Sarasota County to meet the current and future needs of expanding and relocating targeted industry.
Strategic Platforms
The Sarasota County Economic Development Strategic Plan calls for collaboration among community partners to leverage assets while growing specific market opportunities or "platforms"
Task Groups
Audit Task Group
To serve as the oversight committee for auditing purposes.
