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allow membership to be engaged in key areas of the community. Chamber membership is made up of 571 members. The Chamber has provided great opportunities and education through Leadership Sanford, which promotes a continuous diverse supply of creative leaders to the community by developing their knowledge of the region and expanding on resources for the community. Networking events allow for referrals between businesses and development of relationships. In 2018, there were 13 ribbon cuttings representing 54 new jobs. In 2019, 108 new jobs have been reported in connection with ribbon cutting events. The Chamber serves as a small business resource and referral resource. The Chamber has developed a small business resources guide as a result of the frequent request for assistance. Michael Smith, Sanford Area Growth Alliance CEO, stated that on July 10th there were two large visits on the same day at the same time. He further provided that this year has been one of the most successful of any North Carolina community. Rural NC Event held in Sanford. SAGA has a great marketing relationship with WRAL. In August, there was a big announcement of an expansion of a gene therapy program at Pfizer. This expansion will create 300 new full time jobs. Caterpillar recently announced renovation of 140k sq. ft. manufacturing facility. More than a dozen other manufacturers have completed facility expansions or are discussing them. Bharat Forge will create 460 new jobs. VI. D. Donation of lane lines and swim goggles. (Moved from the Consent Agenda) Note: The lane lines and accessories are valued at$3,500. The goggles are valued at$7,700 ($11/pair for 700 pairs). The County will only be responsible for shipping costs of the goggles, estimated to be approximately $300. Lee County also agrees not to re-sell the goggles and will make them available-for free to participants in the Learn to Swim program offered by Parks and Recreation. The Lee County Parks and Recreation Board approved the request at their 10/28/19 meeting. Parks and Recreation Director John Payne presented the donation of lane lines and swim goggles to the Board. He stated that Cindy Castle, aquatics supervisor, has great ideas for expanding programming at the pool. Ashley Long provided information on the swim safety program that was previously offered at Tramway Elementary. Motion: Motion to accept donation of lane lines and swim goggles. Mover: Kirk Smith For: 7 - Amy Dalrymple, Kevin Dodson, Arianna Del Palazzo, Dr. Andre Knecht, Robert Reives, Cameron Sharpe, Kirk Smith, Motion Result: Passed VII. MANAGERS' REPORTS VII.A. County Manager's Monthly Report for November 2019 The meeting was moved due to street closings and scheduling of the Sanford Christmas Parade. Motion: Motion to move the next Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for Monday, December second to 4 p.m. Mover: Kirk Smith Page 5of6