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I. DLITIES AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE EDC TO THB COiJNTY - The EDC will continue to function as the primary marketer and prospect-servicing agency for Cabarrus County's economic development program to assure continued growth and viability in the County that includes Concord and other municipalities. A. CORE SERVICES - T'he central purpose of the EDC will be to build strong relationships with key decision-makers in targeted industries and to leverage relationships with these decision-makers to cause them to expand existing facilities if here, or to relocate to Cabarrus County if not. Since Cabarrus County benefits from all economic development successes within its borders, it funds the EDC to provide this basic level of economic development services. The EDC will also serve as the primary marketer and prospect- servicing agency for the municipalities within the county, provided Cabarrus County will continue to fund the following core services. In addition, the private sector will contribute to cover any additionai revenue needs to provide these activities listed immediately below. 1. Maintain an updated listing of all industrial buildings and sites that are available in Cabarrus County to provide prospects with quick and accurate responsesto needs. 2. Coordinate with land representatives (brokers, landowners etc) to provide all necessary information on properties that maet prospect criteria. 3. Coordinate with municipal and county staff to provide information useful in positioning sites and buildings as most suitable. 4. During prospect visits, make persuasive presentations on the viability of all Cabanvs County properties that meet prospect criteria. 5. Involve municipal and county representatives in presentations to prospects as appropriate. 6. Follow-up with representatives and prospects. 7. Aggressively work with municipal, County, and Stata existing industry representatives to develop a program to identify existing businesses in Cabarrus County planning to expand and work with companies to support expansion efforts. 8. Support these existing businesses by developing an internai marketing program and maintaining a database to facilitate the matching of manufacturers, vendors and purchasers. Conduct a survey oflocal business needs and make personal contact with 60 area companies to identify specific needs and problems and to market business assistance programs and services. Provide follow-up problem solving/expansion consulting services to existing local businesses 9. Meet regularly with Charlotte Partnership and NC Department of Commerce representatives responsible for national and international recruitment. l~n6ul rua l allnl)' I' 1~ .:IIPS - I'0eC '_. G-i~.