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Recruitment/Promotion <br /> Promotional "Thumb" Drives <br /> EDD worked with a local production studio to update the <br /> In 'a � <br /> verI <br /> economic development promotional thumb drive, which offers a p_— <br /> Helene Casehine.CUD <br /> visual overview of the county's business environment. EDD °`""°" <br /> Td'7TD567E3:91•h 771.71&3I6� <br /> arranged for a new voiceover recording, and provided photos 1-1,..d•im riVe haMbcccom <br /> and statistical information. The new devices were distributed to <br /> County Commissioners, members of the county's Economic MW&-VffComty <br /> Development Council, commercial realtors and site location i c?,arnber of Corrxnerce 121621stSuw <br /> consultants. They are included in prospect proposals and - Vem-Beach, FL 32960 <br /> follow-up packets to site location consultants, and are www.indianriverchamber.com <br /> distributed at industry trade shows. <br /> National Site Consultant Events <br /> Site location consultants are invited to serve on speaker panels, providing insight <br /> on industry trends, and suggestions on promoting communities for new business. <br /> Programs provide opportunities for networking with consultants and economic <br /> development colleagues. <br /> • Area Development magazine "Site Consultants Forum" <br /> • Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) "Meet the Consultants" <br /> Prospect Activity/Customized Assistance <br /> Provided detailed location and demographic information, and hands-on <br /> assistance as noted, to the following projects: <br /> • Biomass Genesis—a Palm Beach-based company, proposing to convert <br /> former citrus groves into pineapple plantations, and utilizing other parts of the <br /> plant for its fiber and potential nutraceutical components. Facilitated a <br /> company presentation to the county's Economic Development Council, and <br /> arranged meetings with several local banks to discuss financing alternatives. <br /> The company needed 100% financing for their project. <br /> • Enterprise Florida leads: <br /> o Boat manufacturing company— required 100,000-150,000 square foot <br /> facility on the water with 300-800 feet of dockage, expandable to <br /> 300,000sf. Access to the ocean with a minimum 6 foot channel depth. <br /> Relayed the project to St. Lucie EDC, possibly the Port of Ft. Pierce. <br /> o Manufacturer of"Retail-Ready" plastic containers - 100,000sf building <br /> required, plus enhanced incentives, 100 full time employees within 5 <br /> 6 <br /> 8 <br />