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BK:00025 PG: 0558 <br />Based on many successful models, it is anticipated that future funding, above and beyond <br />the current funding and staffing levels of the EDC and Chamber, will be needed to carry <br />out the broad mission of the new organization to spur real, sustainable economic growth. <br />Next Steps <br />It is recommended that Lee County undertake a comprehensive economic development <br />strategic planning process to map out the program of work for the Partnership, funds <br />needed to carry out the strategic plan, and staffing model. <br />Building on the initial work of Second Century, Community Vision Initiative, EDC <br />Marketing Plan, the Fundraising Report, and Lee County's report from Southern Growth <br />Policies Board, this strategic planning process will yield multi-year goals, strategies, and <br />actions that can be translated into a program of work for the partnership for Economic <br />Development. That program of work will then be approved by the local governments and <br />used to raise funds from the private sector. <br />Implementation of the strategic plan will be carried out by the Partnership for Economic <br />Development and its partners and allies. <br />017 <br />