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Penny Chandler, President of the Indian River Chamber of Commerce, told the Board <br />that the Community Leaders Group had met last December, and out of that meeting came three <br />Task Forces. She conveyed the group plans to meet at Pointe West on February 27th, to bring <br />back specific recommendations, many of which work hand-in-hand with the Board's short term <br />goals, and that some of the items coming forth would be brought before the Board for formal <br />action. She pointed out the free business counseling services available by retired business <br />executives in both Sebastian and Vero Beach. She commented on the suggested rail service, <br />promoted the Go -Line bus service, and suggested using non-profit capabilities for conducting the <br />surveys. <br />Damien Gilliams, 1623 US 1, Sebastian, suggested the Board contact the Space Coast <br />Research and Development Program (to the north), an association of high corporate executives <br />that collaborate to create jobs and bring investment into the communities; and also Bio Science <br />(to the south), and their expertise with the growth of industry. He said these organizations, both <br />at our doorstep, know how to create jobs, and using their services would keep the County from <br />re -inventing the wheel. <br />Charlie Wilson, President of Media Arts Group, felt the Board of Zoning Adjustments <br />should be included in the goals. He said "there is no magic bullet," and suggested: (1) striking <br />the impact fees to encourage commercial construction; (2) approving the concrete plant which <br />will open 50 jobs; (3) starting mining operations for 50 jobs (4) redirecting tourism to sponsor <br />events that the media will see; and (4) moving up the projects that we know we can accomplish. <br />16 <br />February 5, 2009 <br />Workshop — Goals for 2009 <br />e <br />Eft 136 PG 757 <br />