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Biotech company Rapid Pathogen Screening plans 164 new jobs in Sarasota County headquarters expansion

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:00:00 GMT

Rapid Pathogen Screening Inc. (RPS), an emerging biotech company that makes rapid diagnostic tests for a variety of diseases and conditions, plans to add 164 employees over the next five years, according to RPS CEO Thomas Orsini.

(PRWeb August 12, 2011)

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Aso to Locate Manufacturing Subsidiary in Sarasota County, Plans 50 New Jobs

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:00:00 GMT

New facility is medical products company’s fourth expansion in Sarasota County since 1991

(PRWeb July 13, 2011)

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EDC Wins Award at Statewide Economic Development Conference

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Economic Development Council of Collier County (EDC) won a 2011 Promotional and Marketing Innovation Award bestowed by the Florida Economic Development Council. EDC President and CEO Tammie Nemecek accepted the award at the annual state conference held at the Hyatt Orlando this week.

(PRWeb July 08, 2011)

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Mark Huey Assumes Executive Post at Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 22:35:00 GMT

Mark Huey, the new president and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC), began serving in the position today. Formerly the economic and urban development administrator for the City of Tampa, Huey assumes the EDC executive post following Kathy Baylis’ retirement.

(PRWeb July 03, 2011)

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Charlotte County Economic Development Office Joins Suncoast Technology Forum

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:25:00 GMT

Charlotte County will become the third regional economic development entity to join the organization along with the Sarasota Economic Development Corporation and the Manatee Economic Development Council.

(PRWeb July 01, 2011)

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Recent Bond Approvals Make Headway for Groundbreaking and Expansion in Lee County, Florida

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:20:00 GMT

Multiple recent capital projects have received bond approvals in Lee County to further strengthen and expand the local economic diversification in the areas of education, healthcare and industrial management.

(PRWeb July 01, 2011)

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Job Creation for Collier County Workshops

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:15:00 GMT

Collier County is inviting the public to attend important interactive workshops to discuss ways to diversify the economy, create high-wage jobs, expand the tax base, maintain quality of life, and secure the economic future of Collier County. All workshops are free and open to the public.

(PRWeb June 16, 2011)

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Fort Myers Regional Partnership Reports Incentive Program Benchmarks And Success - 4,996 Jobs Created and $1,047,649,879 in Economic Impact in Lee County

Mon, 02 May 2011 19:15:00 GMT

Since 1996, 4,996 new jobs and $1,047,649,879 in economic impact have been committed to as a direct result of key local incentive programs in Lee County, FL.

(PRWeb May 02, 2011)

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Fort Myers Regional Partnership Announces $5 Million Grant Approval for VR Laboratories

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:00:00 GMT

The Fort Myers Regional Partnership, Lee County’s Economic Development Office, announced today that the county has approved financial incentives totaling $5 million for VR Laboratories, LLC to support its new venture.

(PRWeb February 16, 2011)

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Fort Myers Regional Partnership Supports Growth and Expansion for Algenol, Gannett and Interop - Bringing National Focus to the Region

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:00:00 GMT

The Fort Myers Regional Partnership, Lee County’s Economic Development Office works to attract new and diversified businesses resulting in high-wage, high-skilled jobs; retains and encourages the expansion of existing businesses and improves the overall business environment.

(PRWeb February 10, 2011)

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Regional Campaign Exemplifies Collaboration for Economic Development

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:00:00 GMT

In order to attract more attention to the region, the six counties of Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry Lee and Sarasota counties pooled their resources to develop a unique brand and take advantage of their collective size and offerings. The Southwest Florida Economic Development Partners create a powerful resource for businesses seeking to expand or relocate to this promising region of the State of Florida.

(PRWeb February 10, 2011)

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Fort Myers Regional Partnership Continues Successful $25 Million Incentive Program to Attract High-Paying Jobs

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 01:10:00 GMT

The Fort Myers Regional Partnership, Lee County’s Economic Development Office, is launching the “Together for Business” campaign into its sophomore phase building on the success of the following companies in 2010.

(PRWeb February 05, 2011)

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“Grow Collier” Celebrates Business in Southwest Florida

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

The Southwest Florida Economic Development Partnership is announcing the launch of Collier County's new economic development initiative. Called "Grow Collier: Celebrating Collier's Existing Businesses," the campaign is meant to help support and develop existing businesses in the area.

(PRWeb July 09, 2010)

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The Jackson Laboratory One Step Closer to Southwest Florida

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:00:00 GMT

The Jackson Laboratory, an independent, nonprofit genetics research firm, plans to expand to Southwest Florida with help from state funding. The new facility is projected to create between 200 and 250 jobs for the area.

(PRWeb June 05, 2010)

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SCOPE Takes Fresh Look At Southwest Florida’s Population

Sat, 01 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Sarasota County is a developing area in Southwest Florida. The Economic Development Office is promoting its partnership with SCOPE - Sarasota County Openly Plans for Excellence.

(PRWeb May 01, 2010)

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Google Looks at Southwest Florida's Charlotte County

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Charlotte County – one of the five counties that that make up the new Southwest Florida region – is considered a "true contender" for Google’s "Test Community".

(PRWeb March 30, 2010)

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Southwest Florida County Promotes Economic Gardening

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

The EDC will promote the economic gardening framework through expansion of program offerings for companies located within Collier County, and the new Southwest Florida partnership

(PRWeb February 23, 2010)

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FGCU Achieves New Milestone By Going Solar

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Florida Gulf Coast University has taken it's first steps in going solar throughout the campus.

(PRWeb February 10, 2010)

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