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4) Action: <br /> In cooperation with other agencies such as SCORE,the Small Business <br /> Development Center (SBDC), FL Manufacturing Extension Program <br /> (MEP), CareerSource Research Coast and others, coordinate workshops for <br /> local/regional businesses with a focus on encouraging business expansion, <br /> to include: LEAN Manufacturing, government procurement, financing, <br /> training programs <br /> Anticipated results: <br /> - Four workshops with 10-15 attendees each <br /> - Increased employment in targeted industries <br /> C. Primary Information Source for Area Business <br /> 1) Action: <br /> - Serve as a clearing house for information on resources available from the <br /> state and other sources for topics such as workforce training and assistance, <br /> domestic and international marketing opportunities, financing alternatives, <br /> and program benefits for businesses within certain targeted industry sectors <br /> -Maintain relationships with professional economic development <br /> organizations and trade associations as a source of business intelligence <br /> - Provide information via website, e-newsletter updates, and direct contact <br /> with employers <br /> Anticipated results: <br /> Utilization of programs by local companies that can facilitate business <br /> expansion and job creation <br /> 2) Action: <br /> - Continue active participation in state, regional and national economic <br /> development organizations, sharing relevant information as it pertains to <br /> and assists local businesses <br /> Anticipated results: <br /> Share information on a regular basis with manufacturers and businesses in <br /> other key industries via email, roundtable discussions, and/or social media <br /> 152 <br />