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B. Organization Capability (Continued) 5. Please describe the staffing requirements of these programs. Be specific in indicating the number of paid roress►ona► posItions ana paia support staff posItIons. NOTE: The positions described below are the positions required for the Economic Development Office. As the scope of ervice and programs for the agency have increased in activity and number, so too has the time required by other hamber staff. Director of Economic Development - Responsible for carrying out effective programs and services to attract new light industry to Indian River County, and aid in maintaining and expanding those businesses and industries currently located in and operating within the county. The Director of Economic Development works with other Chamber staff, county government representatives (elected and staff), volunteer Chamber and local committees and task forces in an effort to formulate and implement the overall Marketing Plan. The Director is responsible for the planning, organizing and development of a continuous program of business and industrial research, including cost of living, population trends, income, labor force availability and skills, needs of local industry and other special assignments. The Director works under the supervision of the President of the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce. Partial funding for the Economic Development Director position is through the county's General Fund, the balance is paid by private sector funds. Business Expansion Manager — Responsible for calling on key local employers, identifying and providing solutions to challenges faced by local businesses; organizing the Industry Appreciation and Manufacturing Boot Camp programs; promoting the Foreign Trade Zone program and benefits to local businesses and assisting them with documentation as needed. The Manager works closely with, and under the supervision of, the Economic Development Director. Partial funding for the Business Expansion Manager position is through the county's General Fund, the balance is paid by private sector funds. Receptionist - Receiving and directing calls, reservations for meetings, and support services as needed for special meetings and events. Assistance in non -management activities associated with this office, such as copying and collating prospect packages. Funding for this position is shared between the Chamber, its Tourism Office and private conomic development funds. No county funds are utilized for this position under the Economic Development budget. Comptroller - Requiring approximately 15 percent of a full-time position. The Comptroller is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial documentation for county quarterly reports, monthly updates and reports for internal use. The Comptroller assists in budget preparation and maintenance, and serves as the liaison between the Chamber and the county's Budget Office for fiscal related inquiries and reimbursement of all eligible economic development related invoices. Funding for this position is shared between the Chamber, its Tourism Office and private economic development funds. President - Requires approximately 30 percent of a full-time position. Responsible for oversight of all economic development and business retention efforts, and the supervision of all staff. Works closely with elected officials and government staff, Chamber staff, and volunteers on the planning, coordination, implementation and administration of the economic development plan. No county funds are utilized for this position under the Economic Development budget. 6. Do these programs utilize volunteers? If yes, please briefly describe. The program utilizes over 70 volunteer professionals from the business community and the public sector. Business volunteers are generated through the Chamber's Economic Development Office. Dozens of Chamber professionals volunteer their time to serve in a variety of ways to assist in planning, creating, and implementing strategies associated with meeting the goals of the EDO. Each of these business professionals provides more than two hours of their services each month. The value of that private sector contribution from those executives is figured at a minimum executive salary of approximately $80 per hour and is estimated at over $134,000 in volunteer assistance. This does not include many in- kind services. Above this figure, the Chamber also receives private contributions from the business community specifically targeted for the economic development efforts performed by the Chamber on behalf of the county. olunteers serve through an established structure of committees and task forces as required to positively influence change in: new and existing commerce, manufacturing, workforce enhancement, surveys for Cost -of -Living data, Economic Leadership Alliance, project review committee, and more. The volunteers bring professional experience and a commitment to the success of this initiative and partnership. Approximately 80 percent of our volunteers are senior executives, CEOs and senior level staff. 183