Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation

Business retention/expansion: to attract new, high-impact companies to manatee county by establishing an active, prospect-driven outreach marketing program that builds upon differentiating resources, established international connections, positive business environment and an attractive quality of life.

Workforce development: to identify, develop, and connect workforce resources and talent to support the growth of existing and targeted new industries, which create employment opportunities in sustainable, high-skill, high-wage jobs. Connect businesses with information about workforce grants and training programs available at the federal, state, regional and local level. Interact with regional colleges, universities and technology companies to promote technology development, grant/research collaboration, the building of start-up companies, and to encourage more students to pursue technology studies.