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| The purpose of the EDC is to improve the economic health of the community through: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| u | The creation of quality jobs | ||||||||||||||||||||
| u | Increased capital investment | ||||||||||||||||||||
| u | Increased flow of new dollars into Manatee County | ||||||||||||||||||||
| EDC Staff | |||||||||||||||||||||
| u | Eric S.
Basinger, CEcD, Executive Director Eric oversees the operations of the EDC including programs for the retention, attraction and growth of targeted companies. |
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| Eric Basinger | 941-748-4842 ext. 128 for Executive Assistant Jeannie Shields | ||||||||||||||||||||
| u | Nancy
Engel, Workforce/Business Retention Manager Nancy is the primary contact for workforce assistance and resources, along with assisting prospects and existing industries. |
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| Nancy Engel | 941-748-4842 ext. 127 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| u | Lauren Kratsch, Business Development
Manager Lauren manages company relocation, recruitment and expansion along with the facilitation of entrepreneurial/technology and workforce development. |
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| Lauren Kratsch | 941-748-4842 ext. 134 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| u | Sharon
Hillstrom, Events/Organizational Development Manager Sharon handles investor retention and recruitment along with facilitating committee meetings and planning events for the EDC. |
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| Sharon Hillstrom | 941-748-4842 ext. 140 | ||||||||||||||||||||
