
The Argus Foundation is a group of community leaders who have come together to facilitate communication,
education and cooperation between the public and private sectors. Working through the Foundation,
business leaders comment on the relevant issues facing the Sarasota community and provide actionable solutions.
Accountability
The Argus Foundation has established liaisons with city, county, state and federal governments.
The Foundation actively monitors the activities of the various governmental bodies and holds
public officials accountable for performing their duties efficiently and cost-effectively.
Community
Members of the Argus Foundation come from a broad cross section of the business and professional
community representing more than 50 different industries. Benefiting from the practical experience
and expertise of over 170 members, the Argus Foundation is in a position to advise and assist public
officials in those decisions that affect the lifestyle, environment, and economic well being of our area.
Excellence
Since its inception, Argus has been involved with many critical issues that have had a broad impact on
many lives. The Argus Foundation has created a vehicle by which business leaders are more cognizant
and involved in the critical concerns that shape and direct our immediate and future well being.
We strive for excellence in our pursuit to make Sarasota a better place.
|
| Community Focus |
|
AFFORDABLE HOUSING - A CONCERN FOR BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS ALIKE
The Argus Foundation supports local governments to increase the availability of housing for moderate and low-income households. There is currently an unattainable closure between local wages and housing costs. Many of our employees who work here cannot afford to live here.
Availability of affordable housing is causing businesses to lose
employees, while also making it difficult to replace those lost or
needed for business expansion.
Representing members in the Sarasota, Manatee, and Port
Charlotte region, the Argus Foundation has developed a seven-point
action plan with suggestions that would help local governments
mitigate the unaffordable housing issue. To read more, please click here
|
| Argus Survey |
Through frequent surveys among its members, the Argus Foundation monitors important issues facing our community and
proposes solutions to solve them
.Affordable housing survey
For past surveys, please click here |
|