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rBOOK <br />Manufacturing -Public School initiative, had as its goal identifying local career opportunities <br />for high school graduates and developing candidates for unfilled manufacturing skilled <br />positions. The methods used were to meet with faculty at local high schools, have a career <br />day, give factory tours for the faculty, encourage student job -shadowing, and plan job fairs <br />to be held in the spring to recruit graduates. He advised plans for 2000. Finally, continuing <br />education programs will begin in February in conjunction with IRCC and Gary Sullivan to <br />provide instruction in February and March in effective communication and basic <br />management skills. <br />Ed Bamberg, a certified financial planner, Chairman of the Economic Development <br />Funding Committee, stated their objectives are to ensure private fund raising efforts, to <br />increase the base of private financial support in the county, and to match half of the County's <br />funding (approximately $55,000 per year). Their funding primarily comes from <br />memberships and private industry partners. He advised the fees and contributions of the <br />private industry partners which are viewed as an "investment" (not a donation) in the <br />economic development of the county. Approximately 56 volunteers have served on the <br />committee this past year. They contacted around 300 companies, which resulted in 52 new <br />private industry partners investing $22,000 per year, an 83% increase over the previous year. <br />Jay Hart gave the wrap-up, reviewed goals and highlighted the accomplishments of <br />three of the other committees: Treasure Coast Economic Development Coalition, chaired <br />by Penny Chandler; the Workforce Enhancement Task Force, chaired by Freddy Woolfork; <br />and Keep our Dodgers, chaired by Tony Donadio. He credited County stafffor their support <br />and the working partnerships created with Chamber staff and volunteers. The Chamber looks <br />forward to continuing to develop the plan and mission. <br />Commissioners expressed their understanding and appreciation for the work that has <br />been accomplished by the Chamber with respect to Economic Development. <br />December 21, 1999 <br />ER <br />