North Port forms EDC

NORTH PORT — The North Port Economic Development Corp. began operations this week, a release from the organization says.

The group received $50,000 in initial financing from Acuity Group Management and Acuity Planning, two North Port-based companies, to initiate its development efforts. Jeff Ruggieri and Mimi Steger will serve as interim chair and interim vice-chair respectively. Other interim board members include Mark Klingel, Adam Bartolotta, Ken Maturo and Amy Schuldt.

Peter Bartolotta will serve as the EDC's interim executive director, managing day-to-day operations.