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Show Slide presentation previewed by industrial board and leaders commented on the function of his office in the interrelation process. "We've attempted to develop a working program that would be complementary to your efforts and not be in competition with them," said Starr. Starr presented an eight part marketing plan for the five county area which has an objective to bring 3,000 manufacturing jobs and 8,000 supporting jobs to the region by 1985. Starr added that the Industrial Development Board would serve as the model for other groups in the area to follow. "One thing I've learned from MX is that southern Utah is one of the best kept secrets in the world," commented Starr. Peter Cook, representing the private developer of the Cedar City industrial park, Price Industries, was also at the meeting and commented on the interrelation process of bringing industry into the area. CEDAR CITY The Industrial Development Board, along with several community leaders, previewed a slide presentation to encourage industrial development in Cedar City at a no host lunch Feb. 4. Vaughn McDonald, Association of Governments, reported to the group about the background and development of the slide presentation. He reported to the group about the AOG's involvement in the development of the slide show during December and January. McDonald emphasized that this presentation wasn't in its finalized state and that he encouraged comments and questions about the slide show. Basically, the 14 and one half minute slide show presents the benefits of selecting Cedar City as the site to locate prospective industries. The benefits presented include: transporation modes, tax advantages, educational opportunities, communication services, government, housing, the labor force, liesure and recreation facilities, that are found in Cedar City. The presentation is centered around a puzzle theme combining the advantages of Cedar City in puzzle pieces to form a complete picture of the community. A brochure the Board lias been working on will also follow the puzzle concept to maintain uniformity. Following the presentation, time was allowed for comments, which in general were mostly positive and supportive of the efforts of McDonald in putting together the presentation. AOG cordinator, John Williams, emphasized that the AOG was just providing a service and that the final decision rested with the Board. Williams also commented on the interrelation with the AOG and the Board by stating he wanted to see a three prong attack between state government, local government and the private sector, in bring manufactoring jobs to southern Utah. Recently appointed AOG Industrial Promoter, Ralph Starr, also |