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O Jae be.108 <br />(7) Identify a Sponsoring Organization and Funding Source to Implement a "Buy Local, <br />Think Local, Be Local" Marketing Plan <br />Commissioner O'Bryan emphasized that supporting local suppliers, manufacturers, and <br />local resources (such as engineering and architectural firms), would be the fastest way to create <br />jobs in the community, and it would also keep the money "in-house." <br />Commissioner Flescher supported the "buy local" concept, and suggested the County <br />consider a "buy local" purchasing policy. He believed the County should lead by example, and <br />invest in the small businesses of our community. He also felt that stimulating the local <br />commerce should be accomplished immediately. <br />Commissioner Davis recalled a recent $15,000 local engineering project that kept local <br />people in business, and emphasized that these projects keep people on staff. He wanted to see <br />future local projects allocated not only to the Utility Department, but also to other departments. <br />Commissioner Solan believed that the "buy local" marketing plan and funding source <br />should be left to the private sector. He felt that the local Chamber of Commerce would be the <br />most appropriate vehicle, not the local government. He also mentioned that if this moves <br />forward, there should be a financial impact portion to see how much it would cost. <br />(8) Achieve a Positive Working Relationship with the Press <br />Commissioner O'Bryan expressed that the reporting of newspaper articles should not <br />hide anything, but be more balanced m the reporting, not only to reflect the bad but the good as <br />well. He believed that Indian River County, being such a great, great place to work and live, <br />should reflect in a positive light. <br />7 <br />February 5, 2009 <br />Workshop — Goals for 2009 <br />1;11.6 PC 7k8 <br />