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Show Chamber of Commerce Edition, March, Review of 1 1986 13 985 Economic development committee report 1 985 1985 the found a revitalization in director who could chambers economic provide also the contacts and development committee. follow-u- p required. After a Regular monthly meetings thorough review and search of were held for interested marketing firms available, the committee decided Carbon community leaders to formulate goals, objectives and Countys unique economic operating guidelines for the circumstances could best be committee. Included in 1985-8- 6 served through a director. Bob goals were to identify the Robirts was hired in July and strengths and weaknesses of has now started and will soon our county for economic complete two surveys. First is development and to keep and the existing business survey to expand existing business while give our committee an unlaying the ground work of derstanding of how existing economic incentives for business in the area see the new possible industry. A problems of Carbon County profile of Carbon County was economically, socially and published in March for politically. A second survey was given to key political and prospective businesses. A $30,000 Community community leaders to apDevelopment Block Grant was praise their views of the secured beginning in July. To countys needs and goals. best meet our goals, we conThe director is also the sidered two alternatives: primary contact for any leads hiring a professional of potential new business marketing firm to conduct the considering a move to Carbon many surveys required or to County. Personal contact and e follow-u- p hire a professional are essential to a full-tim- excellent. Just this month, a center was established at the College of Eastern Utah small business development center to daily and weekly post all state and federal procurement requests to simplify and make this source of new sales available to local businesses. The key to this years suc- - successful program. Also, the contacts made by Bob at the state, regional and local levels are very important in improving the source of leads and the progressive image necessary to relocate new businesses to our community. Also, the committee and director are now established as the representative organization for economic growth in the community. Sources of support are growing and cooperation has been cess lies in the initiative and enthusiasm of the continuing committee. I wish to extend my appreciation and thanks to Gary Kofford, Herb Hudnall, Leris Hunting, Richard Robinson and of course, Thelma Jones. Respectifully, William C.Vrettos Report on business Carolyn Lucas, Reports 85 were made regarding business activities and promotions in Carbon County. The most effective activity, that represented total business involvement, took place during the Chrismas holidays, when as chairman, met with all facets of the business Bob Cobb community, which sponsored the Christmas Parade and underwrote the cost of Santa and real live reindeer. Cooperation was present not only with the business community but the Price City police department and fire department, Martines Mayor Art have been and a truly representative community effort. Requests presented to repeat this type of effort and we look forward to greater cooperation in the business community in future activities. TEREO Proud Supporter of Carbon County Chamber of Cotnmerce A Chamber Radio Day Tuesday, March 1 8 Starting At 7:30 A.M. WceH UlgJfV |