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Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Element development groups designated by the Board of County Commissioners, and the Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast (DBA Workforce Solutions) shall continue to inform existing and relocating businesses of training programs that are offered by Indian River State College, local high schools, and other training providers. Representatives from these institutions shall be invited to provide an annual report to the Economic Development Council summarizing what type of training assistance was provided to local businesses. Policy 1.5: As an employer, the county shall advertise job opportunities on the county website. Policy 1.6: The county shall post request for proposals on DemandStar (http://www.demandstar.com/) or similar websites. DemandStar is a website where governments list requests for proposals, bids, and quotes for needed government services. Policy 1.7: The county shall maintain its existing process of addressing complaints or concerns by business owners. This involves designating the County Planning Director and the Director of Economic Development of the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce to act as facilitators. Both the county and the Chamber of Commerce shall present a report of business complaints and concerns as well as proposed solutions to the Indian River County Economic Development Council. Policy 1.8: On an ongoing basis, the county, through the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and other economic development groups designated by the Board of County Commissioners, shall emphasize Indian River County's advantages over other regions as part of marketing efforts. This will include highlighting the County's low crime rate compared to areas like South Florida. Policy 1.9: By March of every year, the Economic Development Division of the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce shall develop a marketing plan that specifies actions that will be taken during the next fiscal year to market the county's economic development potential. The marketing plan shall provide detailed budget information pertaining to any funds that the Chamber of Commerce is requesting from the Board of County Commissioners for the upcoming fiscal year. Before the marketing plan and request for funds is submitted to the Board, the plan shall be presented to and approved by the Economic Development Council. Polices: The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and other economic development groups designated by the Board of County Commissioners shall promote services provided by the Vero Beach Municipal Airport, the Sebastian Municipal Airport, and the Melbourne International Airport in their economic development and tourism marketing efforts. Community Development Department Indian River County 44