2005 A Year In Review

SANDUSKY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION’S MISSION STATEMENT  To improve the economic well-being of Sandusky Country.

2005’s Annual Goals  1 st Goal Provide Support for Existing Business & Industry.  2 nd Goal Recruit New Business & Industry.  3 rd Goal Support the Continued Growth & Progress of the Sandusky County Regional Airport.  4 th Goal Bring the Capital Campaign to a Successful Closure.

Goal # 1 Provide Support for Existing Business & Industry. Execute a minimum of 20 Retention & Expansion related visits. 31 Completed R&E Visits  7 - e-Synchronist Surveys completed  18 - R&E visits without Survey participation  6 - New Business Start-up Visits

Goal # 1 Provide Support for Existing Business & Industry. Continue the Manufacturers Roundtable. 3 Manufacturers’ Roundtables:  01/28/05 - Terra State Community College Programs  04/22/05 - Meeting w/ State & Federal Legislative Representatives  11/1/05 - Lean Manufacturing at Whirlpool-Clyde Division

Goal # 1 Provide Support for Existing Business & Industry. Coordinate a Industrial Focused Seminar Addressing Import/Export with China  05/06/05 “China Challenge” Seminar was held at Terra State Community College  Partnered with Ottawa & Seneca Counties Economic Groups

Goal # 1 Provide Support for Existing Business & Industry. Provide legislative representation in addressing business concerns.  NORED Legislative Committee – Chair  OEDA Legislative Luncheons – Columbus  Area 7 Workforce Investment State Board

Goal # 1 Provide Support for Existing Business & Industry. Coordinate the delivery of expansion support services.  Fisher & Paykel (Whirlpool-Clyde Division Supplier)  Hampton Inn & Suites (Infrastructure Needs)

Goal #2 Recruit New Business & Industry. Oversee the Ohio Department of Development's E-Procure New Business Lead Program for Sandusky County.  Ohio leads from ODOD.  Sandusky County met the criteria and responded to 10 of the state leads in 2005.

Goal #2 Recruit New Business & Industry. Develop an ongoing public relations strategy that supports the advantages of doing business in Sandusky County.  Team Ohio Activities  NORED Activities

Goal #2 Recruit New Business & Industry. Develop and maintain a comprehensive database featuring available Industrial Sites & Buildings throughout Sandusky County.  Partnered with NORED for comprehensive website listing.

Goal #2 Recruit New Business & Industry. Continue to enhance the SCEDC Website to deliver current economic information.  Updates continued throughout 2005 under the leadership of the Marketing Committee and SCEDC Staff.

Goal #3 Support the Continued Growth & Progress of the Sandusky County Regional Airport. Continue the support needed to address the marketing strategy of the airport.  Assisted with the marketing plans for the Open House 09/25/05.  Provided up-to-date Airport Activities Data to Sandusky County Businesses during R&E Visits.

Goal #3 Support the Continued Growth & Progress of the Sandusky County Regional Airport. Provide the leadership necessary for proposed industrial park development around the airport.  Met with City of Clyde and Utility Officials to address utility needs for future industrial development around the airport.  The Industrial Park Taskforce continued to meet throughout  07/15/05 Visit to Willow Run Airport, Michigan.  Provided grant support for TR 220 Road upgrades leading to the airport.

Goal #4 Bring the Capital Campaign to a Successful Closure. Coordinate business pledge closures with non-committed businesses.  Met with 7 Businesses with 5 Pledges gained.  New pledge dollars averaged $1,000 per year.  The 2005 Default Rate closed at <1% (3% was budgeted).

Goal #4 Bring the Capital Campaign to a Successful Closure. Oversee the annual budget and organizational activities.  2005 Total Income closed at $216,356.  2005 Total Expenses closed at $203,734  2005 Year-end Net Income was $9,692. (Budget $2,246 for Net Income)

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