Confidential © 2009 City of Taylor, TX. All rights reserved. 316 N. Main Street, Taylor, TX | (512) | | Getting to Know THE TAYLOR EDC April 2011

Confidential © 2009 City of Taylor, TX. All rights reserved. 4A / Type A Non-profit corporation created by Taylor voters in 1994 Funded by one-fourth of the local sales tax ($.005 per $1.00) Distinct entity than the City with separate staff and budget Five Board Members are appointed by City Council for 3-year terms City Council also must approve our budget. Current operating budget of $750,000 (approx.) for FY WHO IS THE TAYLOR EDC?

Confidential © 2009 City of Taylor, TX. All rights reserved. Quasi-governmental, subject to open-records and open-meetings laws with two exceptions for economic development: Texas Govt Code, Section Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations, Closed Meeting, and Texas Govt Code, Certain Commercial (and Financial) Information For all practical purposes, we are treated by the State of Texas as a private, non-profit entity. The EDC Board meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 4:30 pm in City Council Chambers. Notice posted 72-hours in advance. WHO IS THE TAYLOR EDC?

Confidential © 2009 City of Taylor, TX. All rights reserved. BOARD AND STAFF Board of Directors Christine Lopez, Chair Term Expires January 2012 Nancy Tyson, Vice ChairTerm Expires January 2013 Clark Jackson, TreasurerTerm Expires Jan Cordell Bennigson, DirectorTerm Expires Jan Kelly Cmerek Tyson, DirectorTerm Expires May 2014 Staff Jason Ford, President/CEO Linda Wentrcek, Vice President Judie Gustafson, Programs Manager Carrie Orts, Office Coordinator

Confidential © 2009 City of Taylor, TX. All rights reserved. The mission of the Taylor Economic Development Corporation is to improve the economic climate for the Taylor community. OUR MISSION

Confidential © 2009 City of Taylor, TX. All rights reserved. FOUR KEY PRIORITIES: BOARD GOALS 1.Business Retention and Expansion – The Taylor EDC will create a favorable business climate and build economic wealth for the community by further developing a business retention and expansion (BRE) program to assist primary employers. 2.Business Recruitment/Development – The The Taylor EDC will create a favorable business climate and build economic wealth for the community by increasing business attraction and (targeted) promotional marketing activities which will attract at least $12 million in new capital investments and 300 net new jobs with higher than average payrolls. 3.Workforce Development – The Taylor EDC will develop the quality and size of a sustainable semi-skilled and skilled workforce in Taylor by investing resources in K-12 and higher education programs. 4.Marketing-Communications – The Taylor EDC will improve the brand image of Taylor by promoting the city as an energetic, progressive community with a good quality of life and pro-active business climate.

Confidential © 2009 City of Taylor, TX. All rights reserved. WHAT WE DO ADVOCATE to create a positive business climate. MENTOR AND COUNSEL small businesses and entrepreneurs. COORDINATE LOCAL REAL ESTATE SITE LOCATIONS for existing buildings and undeveloped land sites FACILITATE INCENTIVES for retention of existing jobs and creation of new jobs; we work with city, county, school districts, state and federal agencies. DEVELOP INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY through our two business parks totaling 148-acres PROMOTE & MARKET the community to improve the image and awareness of Taylor.

Confidential © 2009 City of Taylor, TX. All rights reserved. WHO WE CAN ASSIST The Taylor EDC is limited by State Statutes on the types of companies we can assist. EDC projects must result in the “creation or retention of primary jobs.” PRIMARY JOB: A job that is available at a company for which a). The majority of the products or services of that company are ultimately exported to regional, statewide, national or international markets ; and b). Is included in one of the following qualified North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) sector codes.

Confidential © 2009 City of Taylor, TX. All rights reserved. QUALIFIED INDUSTRIES BY NAICS CODE As defined in the Development Corporation Act of 1979, As amended. NAICS Sector Number Description 11Agriculture , 221Mining and Utilities Manufacturing 42 Wholesale Trade Transportation and Warehousing 51 Information (excluding and ) Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities; Insurance Carriers and Related Activities; Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles Scientific Research and Development Services (excluding 5414 and 5418) 551 Management of Companies and Enterprises Telephone Call Centers Correctional Institutions National Security SOURCE: The Texas Economic Development Sales Tax (2009) Primer for Local Officials – Texas Economic Development Council.

Confidential © 2009 City of Taylor, TX. All rights reserved. TYPES OF QUALIFIED PROJECTS Primarily manufacturing and industrial projects. Using EDC funds, we can Acquire or pay for land, buildings, equipment, facilities, expenditures, targeted infrastructure and improvements for purposes related to:  Manufacturing and industrial facilities, recycling facilities;  Distribution centers and small warehouse facilities;  Research and development facilities;  Regional or national corporate headquarters facilities;  Primary job training facilities for use by institutions of higher education, job training classes;  Telephone call centers and data centers;  General aviation airport that is an integral part of an industrial park;  Certain infrastructure improvements, which promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises;  Port- and rail-related facilities to support inland and waterborne commerce; and  Maintenance and operating costs associated with projects.

Confidential © 2009 City of Taylor, TX. All rights reserved. HOW WE CAN HELP FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDE LAND-GRANTS to qualified employers or projects PROVIDE INFRASTRUCTURE-GRANTS for existing & new properties PROVIDE FAÇADE-GRANTS for historic properties (for primary employers only) PROVIDE FORGIVABLE LOANS for equipment and relocation assistance ASSIST companies to secure incentives from other local and state agencies NON-FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IMPROVE YOUR WORKFORCE by working with our key partners in education to provide off-the-shelf or employer-customized training programs. EDUCATE LEADERS on policies, procedures or outcomes which assist companies to create or retain primary jobs. Lobbying is not allowed. FACILITATE PLANNING & PERMITTING processes with local and state agencies to minimize problems and delays on projects.

Confidential © 2009 City of Taylor, TX. All rights reserved. WHO TO CONTACT JASON FORD – PRESIDENT/CEO 512/ LINDA WENTRCEK – VICE PRESIDENT (EXISTING BUSINESSES) 512/ JUDIE GUSTAFSON – PROGRAMS MANAGER (MARKETING & NEW BIZ) 512/ CARRIE ORTS – OFFICE COORDINATOR 512/

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