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c02 <br />(,We <br />SANFORD <br />AREA GROWTH ALLIANCE <br />Economic Development • Chamber of Commerce Well Centered. <br />March 28, 2016 <br />Mr. John A. Crumpton <br />Lee County Manager <br />408 Summit Drive <br />Sanford, NC 27330 <br />Dear Mr. Crumpton: <br />In 2015 Sanford Area Growth Alliance (SAGA) continued to mature and provide results in all areas <br />of the Program of Work. Our team is steadily moving forward accomplishing stated goals and we <br />are excited for what 2016 has in store. We are committed to the continued effort to create a <br />meaningful organization to create jobs, improve quality of life and create a climate for business <br />and industry to thrive. Your support provides an opportunity for business and industry growth <br />and contributes to the forward momentum that we are experiencing in our community. <br />SAGA has realized a strengthened foundation and structure with clear understanding of our <br />purpose and mission. We continue to manage expectations balanced with a willingness to <br />implement change. Stakeholders, Investors, Members and Staff are gaining increased confidence <br />in who we are and what we do. <br />The staff has developed disciplines and routines to implement the Program of Work. There is <br />continual review of the POW to make sure that we don't rest on the successes but that it is <br />reviewed for possible shortfalls and additions; realistic consideration of targeted industry; <br />continued development of a strategic, extensive and competitive marketing strategy; and <br />aggressive recruitment of industry and expansions. <br />The organization is not without challenges. We need to make certain that we are utilizing every <br />effort to market Sanford and Lee County to reach our goal of 1000 new jobs. We need to reach <br />various audiences using various methods of marketing. We also must continue to manage <br />mission creep and new thinking that could derail progress. <br />Looking into the future we need to continue to stay relevant, maintain a sustaining <br />organization. Simply we must continue to do our job and do it well to provide results. <br />We value our partnership with Lee County and want to make certain you know that your <br />support is greatly appreciated. We work diligently to fulfil expectations to market Lee County <br />PO Box 519 1 Sanford, NC 1 27331 <br />www.GrowSanfordNC.com <br />