Area EDC promotes official to bigger leadership role

SARASOTA — The Sarasota County Economic Development Corp. named Erin Silk as vice president of business development services. 

The promotion comes after Silk served more than two years as director of the department and she now leads the EDC’s efforts to attract businesses to the county. Silk will be the primary facilitator for resources and services that businesses need to establish in the area. Additionally, Silk and her team will assist local businesses with expansion or relocation, the release adds.