Decision makers, whether in business or public leadership, are tasked with absorbing an extraordinary amount of information to make the right choices for their organizations and our community. In today’s world of constant data and competing narratives, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. The real challenge is not access to information, but clarity. What truly matters? And what actually applies to me?

At the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, we prioritize this every day. What are the most critical insights our community and business leaders need? And just as importantly, how do we cut through the noise to ensure information is clear, relevant, and actionable? The reality is your time is your most valuable resource.

Everything we do is designed with the busy decision maker in mind, delivering the right information, at the right time, in the format you prefer. That intentionality is at the core of our May 14th Economic Outlook, one of the most anticipated business events of the year in Sarasota County.

This event is not about adding more information. It is about delivering the right information. It brings together local insight, regional perspective, and real time intelligence in a way that is immediately relevant to the decisions leaders are making today.

You will hear from Bemetra Simmons, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay Partnership, who will share insights on regional growth, workforce trends, and how the Tampa Bay region is evolving. She is a recognized leader who brings together business and civic leadership to shape the region’s future.

We will also welcome Michelle Dennard, Vice President and Regional Executive of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Jacksonville Branch. She brings a powerful, real-time perspective from business leaders across the state, insights that help inform national monetary policy. Her expertise in labor markets, inflation, and economic growth provides a valuable lens into the forces shaping today’s economy.

Together, these perspectives create something rare, clarity. Not just information, but insight you can use. Insight that helps you make better decisions, ask better questions, and move forward with greater confidence.

If you are looking for clarity in a complex environment, this is a conversation worth your time.

Erin Silk is the President and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County.

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