Karen Magee and Associates, a business consulting and training firm that specializes in small business development, has been awarded a contract from the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County.

The company will study high performing, value-added entrepreneurs from the start-up phase through five years of operation to determine the necessary resources required to be successful.

Value-added business in Sarasota County that would like to participate in the study should call (941)v954-0455 or visit www.karenmagee.com.