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<br /> Page 2 <br /> 2. Implementation of the Target Marketing Plan. <br /> 3. Update, expand and further utilize the "incentive bank" for appropriate prospects. <br /> Goal No.2: The retention and expansion of existing business and industry. <br /> Strategy- Conduct a strong business retention/expansion program, maintaining close ties <br /> through regular contact with major area employers. <br /> Actions: <br /> 1. Provide advocacy services to assure that local businesses are aware of, and receive full <br /> benefit from, applicable federal, state and local programs. <br /> 2. Assist employers seeking gap or expansion financing, employee training, site <br /> selection, suppliers, marketing expertise, or other needs relating to maintaining and growing <br /> local companies. <br /> 3. Continue to track jobs retained or created through the expansion of existing finns, and <br /> document EDC assistance.. <br /> Goal No.3: Address issues related to economic development. <br /> Strategy- Measure capital investment in area projects, identifying those in which the EDC <br /> played an instrumental or supportive role in facilitating. <br /> Actions: <br /> 1. Attend meetings that impact economic development such as housing, transportation <br /> and education. <br /> 2. Maintain records on economic development infonnation. <br /> 3. Continue to track trends that affect economic development. <br /> Goal No.4: Increase community awareness about economic development. <br /> Strategy- Implement a strong business retention/expansion program, maintaining close ties <br /> through regular contact with major area employers. <br /> Actions: <br /> 1. Publish information in the newspaper and the Chamber newsletter about economic <br /> w <br />