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Home My WebLink About2012-204 • Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU ) ,AD 1 " zo �f Between Enterprise Florida , Inc . ( EFI ) and Indian River County Chamber of Commerce 1 . Background Enterprise Florida , Inc . is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation . It is not a unit or entity of state government (§ 288. 901 ( 1 ) F . S ) . Enterprise Florida is the principal economic development organization for the State of Florida , designed and structured as a public-private partnership for the express purpose of improving the quality of life for Floridians through the enhancement of the state ' s economy and economic competitiveness in the global economy (§288 . 901 (2) F . S . ) . To facilitate job creation in the most efficient manner Enterprise Florida has established a primary partner approach to distributing lead referrals and coordinating prospect proposals . Each of Florida ' s 67 counties designates the organization that will be its primary partner contact for Enterprise Florida . 11 . Purpose of this Memorandum 1 . Allow Florida counties to name the primary partner it designates to receive lead referrals from and work with Enterprise Florida to develop prospect proposal responses ; and 2 . Facilitate Enterprise Florida ' s desire to effectively communicate strategies and information with local and regional partners that will maximize their contribution toward the achievement the Florida ' s economic development goals ; and 3 . Establishes the parameters for a successful partnership between Enterprise Florida and its primary partner, and outlines general responsibilities to be carried out by both parties . III . Non -Binding Agreement This MOU establishes the basic tenements of a collaborative working relationship between Enterprise Florida and its primary partner to . create more jobs for Florida , but does not impose a legal obligation on either party . IV . Designation Of Primary Partner As written in the Economic Development Element of its Comprehensive Plan , Indian River County designates the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce as its primary economic development organization to receive lead referrals from and work with Enterprise Florida to develop prospect proposal responses . By written notice , Indian River County may change its primary partner designation at any time . Under this MCU , Enterprise Florida and the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce will maintain their own autonomy while collaborating to increase job creation for the local area , region and state . V . Parties ' Roles & Responsibilities As the competition for job creation opportunities becomes more intense , Enterprise Florida and the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce can greatly improve chances of success by performing tasks that coordinates efforts and leverages the strengths of both entities . Memorandum of Understanding 12012 i + V1 . Partnership The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce will share information about Enterprise Florida programs and activities to local constituents , local government , chambers of commerce and other organizations that support local economic development initiatives . This information may be shared through the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce website , brochures , pamphlets , area broadcast media , and other appropriate channels . The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce agrees to serve as the primary point of contact for Enterprise Florida to supply disaster recovery information and assistance to businesses throughout Indian River County . VII . Business Development Enterprise Florida is responsible for generating prospect leads at the state level and disseminating those leads to the primary partner in each county that meets the project's stated criteria for a relocation/expansion site . The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce will make every effort to connect with Enterprise Florida early in the prospect development phase to maximize Florida 's chances of success . Enterprise Florida will provide continuing technical assistance and project support as needed . 1 . As mutually agreed , Enterprise Florida will support projects , initiatives and prospect development activities of the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce . In turn , the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce will alert Enterprise Florida of said activities and needed assistance with as much advance notice as possible . 2 . The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce agrees to the best of their ability to conduct regular business retention visits with Indian River County companies to ensure that existing businesses receive the assistance necessary to stay and grow in Florida . Enterprise Florida offers programs and services to assist primary partner with business retention and expansion efforts . 3 . Upon request , Enterprise Florida will provide the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce with information and technical assistance on state-level business incentive programs and other resources that support job growth . Working in cooperation with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and other agencies as appropriate, Enterprise Florida will offer advice and guidance to the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce in completing applications for state incentives programs . 4 . The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce will make every effort to inform Enterprise Florida of job announcements at the earliest opportunity. 5 . Enterprise Florida will establish standards for local primary partner responses to prospect inquiries . The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce agrees to adhere to the established standards and respond "Yes" or " No" about its intent to respond to project referrals . 6 . Enterprise Florida regularly produces time sensitive reports, documents and publications on economic development in Florida . The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce will provide data to Enterprise Florida on a timely basis that supports these efforts . Information requested may include data relative to strategies , industries , community assets , trends , analysis , marketing , funding , et . al . VIII . Marketing & Communication 1 . Enterprise Florida will lead the efforts for statewide economic development marketing , research , advertising and public relations , with input and involvement by primary partners . The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce agrees to support Enterprise Florida ' s cooperative Memorandum of Understanding 1 2012 P :: 12 marketing programs , when appropriate , including statewide coordinated prospect events , trade missions , and advertising/public relations campaigns . 2 . Enterprise Florida is responsible for marketing and branding Florida as a pro-business destination . The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce is responsible for marketing its respective communities, defining its economic vision and image, and ensuring that the messaging does not contradict established statewide marketing/branding strategy. 3 . The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce may use the eflorida . com logo on marketing materials , ads and promotional material. with prior approval . Use of the logo does not imply that the organization represents EFI or is affiliated in anyway outside of the scope of this agreement. The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce will provide Enterprise Florida with a courtesy copy of any materials that include the eflorida . com logo. IX. Terms of Agreement This MOU will become effective upon signing by both Enterprise Florida and The Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and will remain in force until Enterprise Florida is notified in writing that Indian River County has appointed a different organization to lead its economic development efforts or is no longer interested in continuing this agreement . This MOU may be amended by mutual agreement of both parties in writing . X. Approvals Indian River County's apprY shall be the Chairman of the County Commission or his/her designee . s_ Ja� ' ' F��;•., s i Indian River County �Q= In ian 'ver Coun ha of ommerce C� ?� ' • • Gary WlAbler, Chairman `"••r•.. virus* HeI ne Caseltine , E onomic Development Director Indian River County Board of County Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Commissioners Date Date APPR VED " AN BUFF Enterprise F orida, Inc BY ALAN S. POLAC CH COUNTY ATTOMOEY OMEN Gray Swoop , P si ent & CEO Enterprise Vionda, Inc . Date Memorandum of Understanding 12012 Pas a 13