Independent Economic Development Task Force Meeting #23 February 19, 2014 K. Gleasman

Agenda 1.Review and approve meeting notes from Mtgs #22 2.Open forum with public, 30 min (5 min per person) 3.Rank brainstormed list of industries 4.Review initial marketing plan – D. Bradford 5.Discuss article from Endeavor Insight 6.Other topics from task force 7.Public Comment – Summarized Input 8.Adjourn 2/19/20142

Mtg 22 Meeting Notes 2/19/20143

Open Forum with Public Please limit to 5 minutes per person 30 minutes total 2/19/20144

Comparative ranking of brainstormed industry list 2/19/20145 Wages Uniquely Transylvania Ease of investmentLikelihood of attracting

Initial Marketing Approach – D. Bradford 2/19/20146

Discuss article from Endeavor Insight What do the Best Entrepreneurs Want in a City? “We believe the magic formula for attracting and retaining the best entrepreneurs is this: a great place to live plus a talented pool of potential employees, and excellent access to customers and suppliers.” “The founders in our study rarely cite low tax rates or business-friendly regulations as reasons for starting a business in a specific city,.” 2/19/20147

Other topics from task force members 2/19/20148

Public Comment – process Please send public comment to: o address: Or provide in writing prior to or after each meeting. New will be accessible to all task force members Karen Gleasman will ensure written comments are passed on to all task force members 2/19/20149

Public Comment received through Unfortunately I “misspelled” address at the end of the 1/29/14 public presentation, leaving off TC in front of TCIEDTF. My apologies, KG Judith West – thanked task force for the work, and wanted to ensure we were targeting industries beyond manufacturing. 2/19/201410

Adjourn 2/19/201411

Targeted industry brainstormed list 10/9/2013 Goldsmith Industries Industries Target Company Profile NutraceuticalsAerospace industry partsCut & SewMedical care recovery Rev range: $50K - $50M Outdoor Recreation EquipmentComposites3D Printing Number of employees: Food and Beverage Consider methods of mfg: e.g. precision maching, web based Environmental industries, e.g. recycled matls -> t-shirts Retention/expansion of current businesses Automotive PartsBrevard CollegeBRCC Quality of place is big draw Sports, Health, and WellnessBambooCamps Potential for above average pay Solo WorkerDestination spaMedical equipment TourismDestination health clubLabs e.g. biomedical Research lab: e.g. farm/agriBuild musical instruments Food processing, e.g. applesMore movies here Artisanal agriculture, e.g. mustards, Do More barsMusic recording studios Expansion of TVSEvents Parts/supplies for existing comp., e.g. cans for OSKAR BLUESContinuing care More like Everett Farms, Busy Bee NOT in conflict with quality of place 2/19/201412

Shall we sort by targeted industries recently published by NC Dept of Commerce? 1.Manufacturing 2.Knowledge Creation 3.Military 4.Agriculture Forestry and Food 5.Bio Pharma 6.Business Services 7.Hospitality, Tourism, & Entertainment 8.IT/Software 9.Transportation Logistics 10.Energy 2/19/201413