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The Independent Economic Development Task Force convened on September 11, 2013, to review agenda items from previous meetings and discuss the progression of significant economic initiatives. Key discussions included county statistical updates, the impact of the InterBike Trade Show on economic operations, and the development of decision criteria for economic development opportunities. Task force members brainstormed targeted industries and emphasized the importance of strategic planning in recruitment and small business development. Public comments were received, fostering community engagement in the economic growth process.
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Independent Economic Development Task Force Meeting 5 September 11, 2013 K. Gleasman
Agenda • Review and approve meeting notes from Mtg #4 • Status agency discussions (progress from 9/4/13) – All • Status other action items • County statistics from M. Burrows – David Watkins • IEDTF tour of TVS – David Neumann • TC vs HC economic development process discussions – David Bradford • InterBike Trade Show – attendees look for econ dev ops – David Bradford • Roadmap to complete 3 tasks • Develop decision criteria for EDO decision • Other topics from task force • Public Comment • Adjourn
Status for agency discussions • On average in less than 5 minutes per; focus on progress since 9/4/13…. • Connection made? • Date of next board meeting? • Any issues? • Other progress relative to these discussions
Status other action items • County statistics from M. Burrows – David Watkins • IEDTF tour of TVS – David Neumann • TC vs HC from economic development – David Bradford • InterBike Trade Show – attendees look for econ dev ops – David Bradford
Roadmap to complete 3 tasks • Have brainstormed list of 25 targeted industries • Reviewed and modified: • TC Assets • TC Challenges • Targeted companies profile • Approach to econ development • Branding • Marketing 9/11/2013 underway
Develop decision criteria for EDO decision • Covers all seven elements of solid approach to economic development • Recruitment • Existing Industry Effort • Small Business Development • Entrepreneurial Development • Workforce Development • Culture Creation • Vision/Leadership/Accountability • Anticipated good return on financial investment • Great utilization of human capital
Calendaring Future Topics As we consider these; let’s keep in mind roadmap to complete assigned tasks. What role do these topics play in refining or augmenting the steps along thepaths? What is appropriate timing – now, soon, later? • Mountain Bizworks - later • Lean Startups - later • Rails to Trails - later • Other