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Proclamation <br />DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2024, AS <br />MANUFACTURING MONTH IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />^W ereas, the National Manufacturing Institute has designated October 4, 2024 as National Manufacturing <br />Day, a kick-off to Manufacturing Month, recognizing the manufacturing industry as vital to the economic health <br />of our County, the State of Florida, and our entire country; and <br />'Whereas, manufacturing is one of the cornerstones of our local economy, helping to sustain our quality <br />of life while fostering a solid and diversified tax base in Indian River County; and <br />-Whereas, Manufacturing Month is an tremendous opportunity to shift perceptions in a positive direction <br />regarding this industry, while diversifying and bolstering our local economy; and <br />-Whereas, manufacturing provides 2,700 high -wage and high -skill jobs in Indian River County, with 146 <br />manufacturing firms paying an average annual wage of $60,070, higher than our current average wage of <br />$54,317; this equates to over $162 million in paychecks circulating throughout our local economy each year by <br />the manufacturing industry alone; and <br />-Whereas, we join the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, the Treasure Coast Manufacturers <br />Association, our School District, our business community, and many volunteers in supporting our Manufacturing <br />Bootcamp program, which introduces high school students and young adults to potential careers in <br />manufacturing thus strengthening our workforce pipeline; and <br />-Whereas, all residents are encouraged to take time to acknowledge Indian River County manufacturers, <br />and their employees, for the positive economic impact they have in our county, the State of Florida, and our <br />nation. <br />Now, Therefore, be it Proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian <br />River County, Florida thatthe month of October 2024, be designated as MANUFACTURING MONTH IN <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY. <br />Adopted this 8th day of October 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Susan Adams, Chairman <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Vice -Chairman <br />Joseph H. Earman <br />Deryl Loar <br />Laura Moss <br />