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EDC describes business‑park push and rapid tech-sector growth to county commissioners
Summary
The Economic Development Corporation outlined its public‑private funding model, reported $82 million in supported capital investment, and emphasized a Business Park program and a new technology council as tools to retain and attract high‑wage jobs.
Erin Silk, president and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, presented the EDC's role, funding structure and recent outcomes to the Board on Aug. 22. Silk said the EDC operates under a long‑standing interlocal agreement with the county and five municipalities that sets a $1 per‑capita funding formula and a FY goal budget of about $1.8 million.
Silk called the Business Park program a top priority to add modern, campus‑style…
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