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focus, coordination among all parties involved, product development, keep it simple with <br />reasonable goals, specific measurable objectives, need to put Lee County on the map globally, <br />use upcoming golf tournament in Pinehurst as a publication tool, vocational training <br />(apprenticeships), disconnect of Workforce Development Board with CCCC and ESC, <br />competitive incentives, foreign trade zone, incorporate farmers, keep existing business here, <br />and support of small business. <br />Role of Organization referenced included lead to unify everyone, clear economic <br />leadership, good communication (at least a monthly report given), keep everyone in the loop, <br />work together (teamwork), regular monthly /quarterly meetings, travel and tourism (new project <br />that needs to be looked at), BRE (Business Retention Expansion, and economic gardening. <br />Specific Projects referenced included construction of spec buildings, water /sewer <br />expansion, study of Civic Center, small business incubator, small convention center hotel, and <br />the need for apprenticeship programs. <br />Measurements referenced included income (per capita), tax rates, commute time, <br />wages, unemployment rate, new housing statistics, median home value, cost of living index, <br />utility rates, level of unemployment, unemployment filings (through ESC), announcement of <br />business closures and lay -offs, objective report of permits issued, and a monthly list (by the top <br />10 companies) of their monthly employment. <br />Public Investments referenced included the County CIP, bonds recently passed by the <br />City, new road at Industrial Park, fire department issues (more stations needed in the City), <br />and more commercial investment in Broadway area and /or south of Sanford. <br />The work session adjourned at 10:30 a.m. <br />Respectfully Submitted <br />Gaynell M. Lee, Clerk <br />Lee County Board of Commissioners <br />2 <br />