Sarasota County leader among top 50 economic developers of 2024

A Sarasota County business leader has landed on an international list of top economic developers.

Erin Silk, CEO and president of the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County, was named among North America's Top 50 Economic Developers of 2024 by Consultant Connect, an agency linking economic development professionals with site consultants.

“At Consultant Connect, we see economic development as more than just changing communities — it's about creating jobs that touch lives,” Consultant Connect President Carla Sones says in a statement. “It's an honor for us to spotlight North America's top economic developers and the impact they make on the communities they serve."