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BK:00025 <br />SANFORD AREA <br />of COMMERCE <br />March 1, 2013 <br />Charlie Parks, Chairman <br />Board of Commissioners <br />Lee County Government Center <br />P.O. Box 1968 <br />106 Hillcrest Dr. <br />Sanford, NC 27330 <br />Dear Charlie Parks, Chairman: <br />PG: 0407 <br />Keeping Business <br />Well Centered <br />We have a tremendous opportunity before us as a community. Sanford /Lee County stands poised to <br />become a destination for business growth in the coming years. We possess resources that others in our <br />region covet. Our water, sewer, land, educational institutions and workforce enable our city and county <br />to become a leader not only in North Carolina but the Southeast and globally. When these resources <br />are coupled with our cultural opportunities and strong community values there is no reason that <br />Sanford /Lee County is not amongst the leaders of our region in the future. <br />In order to realize the potential that many in our past have worked so hard to position us for we must <br />focus on our common goal: to see Sanford /Lee County grow and prosper. We must work together to <br />achieve this objective. Sanford /Lee County is too small a community to pursue divided agendas for <br />economic growth. By coming together and looking forward we will see success. <br />The proposal that we submit to you today puts the job of economic growth, recruitment and retention <br />under the direction of one entity. It brings all of our current organizations together in order to benefit <br />the taxpayers of Sanford /Lee County. This corporation will be tasked with retaining our existing <br />businesses, supporting small business growth, promoting our existing resources, developing retail <br />opportunities, stimulating agri- business, etc. All of this will have a multitude of benefits for our citizens. <br />By growing our local economy and increasing our tax base we move closer to being able to reduce the <br />tax burden on us all. <br />I believe that action is a function of circumstance and timing. Past initiatives failed to succeed for many <br />reasons none of which dictate this situation. What we know now however is that we cannot afford to <br />fail in this endeavor. Our fellow Chamber members and your constituents demand it. If necessity is <br />PO Box 519 — Sanford, NC 27331 — (919) 775 -7341 — (919) 776 -6244 fax <br />info @sanford - nc.com — www.sanford- nc.com <br />