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TV ME!” Contest Seeks Concepts for New Television Content

Sarasota County Film and Entertainment Office (SCFEO), has launched “TV ME!” a new, innovative writers competition seeking creative content ideas for television programming.

EDC to recognize outstanding businesses at Sept. 17 Hall of Fame Luncheon

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) will recognize outstanding local businesses at the Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon on Friday, Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m., Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota.

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Hall of Fame 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
11:30am - 1:30pm
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
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Federal Stimulus Plan Resources for Sarasota County Businesses

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will cost $787 billion over 10 years, according to Congressional Budget Office estimates. The Act aims to create or save 3.5 million jobs over the next two years and provides for $311 billion spending appropriation and $476 billion in tax provisions.

To learn how the Act could affect your business, please use the resources below:

Recovery.gov official American Recovery and Reinvestment Act website

The Florida Office of Economic Recovery part of the Governor's Office
[opportunities for vendors]

Small Business Administration stimulus information [FAQ]

Florida Chamber Stimulus Info including a breakdown of funding, media clips and updates

Tampa Bay Partnership stimulus information

Stimulus Tax Incentives for businesses (draft)

IRS Information

Recovery Zone Bonds low cost financing options

International Economic Development Council - stimulus bulletin