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COLUMBIA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD 259 NE Franklin, Suite 101

Lake City, FL 32055

*DENOTES BOARD ACTION REQUIRED

MEETING LOCATION: LAKE SHORE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY 259 NE Franklin, Suite 102, Lake City, FL 32055

MEETING DATE & TIME: JANUARY 4, 2017 8:30 A.M.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order: Commissioner Ron Williams 2. Pledge to U.S. Flag

3. Roll Call

4. Request Guest to Sign In

5. *Approve Minutes from Board Meeting Held November 2, 2016

6. *Accept the Financials for the Month Ending October and November 2016

7. Old Business

a. * Incentive Score Card b. Update on website development

8. New Business a. Dennille Decker- Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce b. *Clay Craft- Retail Strategies Presentation c. *Presentation of Strategic Plan 2017-2022 d. Annual report on Local, State and Federal available incentives e. Annual report of incentives and projects

9. Next Advertised Meeting: February 1, 2017

10. Adjournment

Economic Development Advisory Board

November 2, 2016

The Economic Development Advisory Board (“EDAB”) met in a regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting came to order at 8:30 a.m. at the Lake Shore Hospital Authority Building. Committee Members Present:

Bucky Nash, Terry Dicks, Stephen Douglas, Wendell Johnson, Glenn Owens, Gus Rentz and Scott Ward.

Committee Members Absent:

Jeff Simmons and Marc Vann Others Present: EBAD Director Glenn Hunter and County Attorney Joel Foreman Minutes MOTION and second to approve the EDAB minutes of October 5, 2016. The motion carried unanimously. Financial Reports MOTION and second to accept the Financial Reports for the month ending August 2016. The motion carried unanimously. The report is attached to the original minutes. Old Business Business Incentive Program Guidelines Director Hunter gave an update on the newly formed committee meeting that took place October 11, 2016. He presented the plan that the committee worked on. He asked this Board for suggestions and comments.

Discussion ensued. Strategic Plan Director Hunter gave a brief overview of the current plan. He requested the Chairman to appoint a committee to work toward updating this plan. He would like the confidentiality of projects be defined in this plan.

Chairman Nash appointed himself, Director Hunter, Board Member Terry Dicks, Board Member Stephen Douglas and City Manager Wendell Johnson to a committee for the development of an updated Columbia County Strategic Plan. New Business None. Next Meeting

The next meeting will be held on December 7, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.

_________________________________ Bucky Nash, Chairman Economic Development Board Attest: _______________________________ P. DeWitt Cason, Clerk of Circuit Court

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VENDOR/DESC DATE CD ENC. TRANSAMOUNT

ACCRUINGBALANCE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

304-2000-552.10-12 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / SALARIES

BEGINNING BALANCE 8/24/2016 BB 0.00 116,931.00

PAYROLL SUMMARY

10/13/2016 AJ 0.00 -4,497.35 112,433.65

PAYROLL SUMMARY

10/13/2016 AJ 0.00 1,349.20 113,782.85

PAYROLL SUMMARY

10/27/2016 AJ 0.00 -4,497.37 109,285.48

304-2000-552.10-21 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / FICA TAXES


PAYROLL SUMMARY

10/13/2016 AJ 0.00 -313.57 8,631.43

PAYROLL SUMMARY

10/13/2016 AJ 0.00 94.07 8,725.50

PAYROLL SUMMARY

10/27/2016 AJ 0.00 -313.57 8,411.93

304-2000-552.10-22 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / RETIREMENT


PAYROLL SUMMARY

10/13/2016 AJ 0.00 -809.77 20,244.23

PAYROLL SUMMARY

10/13/2016 AJ 0.00 242.94 20,487.17

PAYROLL SUMMARY

10/27/2016 AJ 0.00 -809.77 19,677.40

304-2000-552.10-23 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / HEALTH & LIFE INSURANCE


PAYROLL SUMMARY

10/13/2016 AJ 0.00 -565.50 13,437.50

PAYROLL SUMMARY

10/13/2016 AJ 0.00 169.66 13,607.16

PAYROLL SUMMARY

10/27/2016 AJ 0.00 -565.50 13,041.66

304-2000-552.10-24 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / WORKERS COMPENSATION

BEGINNING BALANCE 8/24/2016 BB 0.00 364.00

WORKERS COMP TREVOR HICKMAN INSURANCE, LLC 10/4/2016 AP 0.00 -3.62 360.38

WORKERS COMP. PREFERRED GOVERNMENTAL INS. TRT 10/4/2016 AP 0.00 -60.65 299.73

304-2000-552.30-31 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / PROFESSIONAL SERVICES


F79195 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ROBERT C. GETZN II 10/31/2016 AP 1,000.00 -1,000.00 10,000.00

F79195 ROBERT C. GETZN II 10/31/2016 EN 1,000.00 0.00 9,000.00

Expense Account TransactionsPrinted: 12-28-2016Showing all transactions recorded between: 10/1/2016 and 10/1/2016

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ACCRUINGBALANCE

304-2000-552.30-40 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / TRAVEL & PER DIEM


F78860 BANK OF AMERICA TRAVEL G. HUNTER

10/17/2016 EN 665.89 0.00 9,334.11

304-2000-552.30-41 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / COMMUNICATIONS


VERIZON VERIZON WIRELESS 10/19/2016 AP 0.00 -75.94 2,424.06

SUNCOM DEPT. OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES 10/24/2016 AP 0.00 -76.60 2,347.46

304-2000-552.30-42 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / POSTAGE


F78860 BANK OF AMERICA USPS

10/17/2016 EN 6.45 0.00 293.55

304-2000-552.30-44 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / RENTAL & LEASES


024532 OCT. 2016 RENT LAKE SHORE AUTHORITY 10/3/2016 AP 1,000.00 -1,000.00 15,000.00

F79124 COPIER LEASE AGREEMENT

GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS 10/17/2016 AP 126.23 -126.23 15,000.00

024532 PO ENTRY LAKE SHORE AUTHORITY FIELD PURCHASE

10/17/2016 EN 12,000.00 0.00 3,000.00

F79124 GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS COPIER LEASE AGREEMENT

10/17/2016 EN 126.23 0.00 2,873.77

F78985 COPIER USAGE FEES MCCRIMON'S OFFICE SUPPLY 10/22/2016 AP 125.56 -125.56 2,873.77

F78985 MCCRIMON'S OFFICE SUPPLY COPIER USAGE FEES

10/22/2016 EN 125.56 0.00 2,748.21

304-2000-552.30-45 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / GENERAL INSURANCE


GENERAL INSURANCE

PUBLIC RISK INSURANCE AGENCY 10/4/2016 AP 0.00 -3,291.45 4,208.55

GENERAL INSURANCE

FLORIDA ASSOC. OF CO., TRUST 10/4/2016 AP 0.00 -2,303.82 1,904.73

304-2000-552.30-51 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / OFFICE SUPPLIES


F79478 OFFICE SUPPLIES OFFICE DEPOT 10/21/2016 AP 138.50 -138.50 1,500.00

F79478 OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES

10/21/2016 EN 138.50 0.00 1,361.50

304-2000-552.30-54 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS


F78860 BANK OF AMERICA DUES SEDC

10/17/2016 EN 250.00 0.00 12,250.00

F79046 QUARTERLY DUES (OCT-DEC 2

ROTARY CLUB OF LAKE CITY 10/19/2016 AP 200.00 -200.00 12,250.00

F79046 ROTARY CLUB OF LAKE CITY QUARTERLY DUES (OCT-DEC 2

10/19/2016 EN 200.00 0.00 12,050.00

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ACCRUINGBALANCE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

304-2000-552.10-12 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / SALARIES


PAYROLL SUMMARY

11/10/2016 AJ 0.00 -4,497.36 104,788.12

PAYROLL SUMMARY

11/23/2016 AJ 0.00 -4,497.36 100,290.76

304-2000-552.10-21 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / FICA TAXES


PAYROLL SUMMARY

11/10/2016 AJ 0.00 -313.57 8,098.36

PAYROLL SUMMARY

11/23/2016 AJ 0.00 -313.57 7,784.79

304-2000-552.10-22 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / RETIREMENT


PAYROLL SUMMARY

11/10/2016 AJ 0.00 -809.77 18,867.63

PAYROLL SUMMARY

11/23/2016 AJ 0.00 -809.77 18,057.86

304-2000-552.10-23 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / HEALTH & LIFE INSURANCE


PAYROLL SUMMARY

11/10/2016 AJ 0.00 -565.50 12,476.16

PAYROLL SUMMARY

11/23/2016 AJ 0.00 -565.50 11,910.66

304-2000-552.10-24 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / WORKERS COMPENSATION


WC PREFERRED GOVERNMENTAL INS. TRT 11/1/2016 AP 0.00 -20.17 279.56

WORKER COMP PREFERRED GOVERNMENTAL INS. TRT 11/9/2016 AP 0.00 -20.17 259.39

304-2000-552.30-31 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / PROFESSIONAL SERVICES


024577 PO ENTRY NORTH FLORIDA ECONOMIC FIELD PURCHASE

11/9/2016 EN 10,000.00 0.00 -1,000.00

024577 PROF. SERV. NORTH FLORIDA ECONOMIC 11/15/2016 AP 10,000.00 -10,000.00 -1,000.00

024601 MID PROJECT DEPOSIT

BRAND ACCELERATION, INC. 11/30/2016 AP 6,050.00 -6,050.00 -1,000.00

304-2000-552.30-41 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / COMMUNICATIONS


VERIZON VERIZON WIRELESS 11/18/2016 AP 0.00 -83.64 2,263.82

SUNCOM DEPT. OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES 11/30/2016 AP 0.00 -76.60 2,187.22

Expense Account TransactionsPrinted: 12-28-2016Showing all transactions recorded between: 11/1/2016 and 11/1/2016

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ACCRUINGBALANCE

304-2000-552.30-44 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / RENTAL & LEASES


024532 RENT NOV. 2016 LAKE SHORE AUTHORITY 11/1/2016 AP 1,000.00 -1,000.00 2,748.21

F79692 COPIER LEASE AGREEMENT

GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS 11/15/2016 AP 126.23 -126.23 2,748.21

F79692 GREAT AMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS COPIER LEASE AGREEMENT

11/15/2016 EN 126.23 0.00 2,621.98

F79691 COPIER USAGE FEES MCCRIMON'S OFFICE SUPPLY 11/22/2016 AP 114.76 -114.76 2,621.98

F79691 MCCRIMON'S OFFICE SUPPLY COPIER USAGE FEES

11/22/2016 EN 114.76 0.00 2,507.22

304-2000-552.30-54 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS


024576 PO ENTRY NORTH FLORIDA ECONOMIC FIELD PURCHASE

11/9/2016 EN 6,900.30 0.00 5,149.70

024576 PARTNERSHIP DUES

NORTH FLORIDA ECONOMIC 11/15/2016 AP 6,900.30 -6,900.30 5,149.70

304-2000-552.30-55 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / TRAINING


LEG. BREAKFAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 11/30/2016 AP 0.00 15.00 1,015.00

CORRECT VOIDED CHECKS #17481 FY '16 EXP.

11/30/2016 AJ 0.00 -15.00 1,000.00

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LAKE CITY, FLORIDA

BUSINESS INCENTIVE GUIDELINES

December 1, 2016

COLUMBIA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

It is the mission of the Economic Development Department to foster a strong local economy and vibrant community by promoting a favorable business environment to attract private capital investment and employment opportunities.

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For additional information or assistance on these programs, please contact : Glenn J. Hunter Executive Director Columbia County Economic Development 259 NE Franklin Street, Suite 101 Lake City, FL 32055 386-758-1033 phone 386-758-1167 fax Debbie A. Motes Office Manager Columbia County Economic Development 259 NE Franklin Street, Suite 101 Lake City, FL 32055 386-758-1033 phone 386-758-1167 fax

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The consideration of financial incentives are provided for new and expanding industry and new retail development locating in the County. The guidelines are provided within. Points are accumulated and assessed based upon the applicant’s application submitted.

NEW AND EXPANDING INDUSTRY BUSINESS INCENTIVE GUIDELINE

INDUSTRIAL INCENTIVE SCORE CARD

PROJECT CRITERIA POINTS TARGET INDUSTRY Companies that are listed as a targeted industry within the Columbia County 2.0 Strategic Plan 2014-2018 (Top 10 Targeted Industry Sectors)

CAPITAL INVESTMENT Points shall be awarded based on Capital Investment of 2.5M-2.9M 1.0 new construction costs (excludes real property acquisition) 3M-4.9M 2.0 5M-9.9M 3.0 10M and Up 4.0

SIZE OF FACILITY ADDITION Points shall be awarded based upon the size of the facility addition or the new construction square footage 20,000 - 30,000 SQ FT 1.0 30,001- 40,000 SQ FT 2.0 40,001 -and up 3.0

NEW EMPLOYMENT Points shall be awarded based on new full-time equivalent jobs 20 FTE 1.0 to be created in Columbia County 21 – 30 FTE 2.0 31 - 50 FTE 3.0 51 or more FTE 4.0

WAGE RATES Points shall be awarded for wages paid above the County’s average wage rate 115% TO 119.9% 2.0 120% TO 124.9% 3.0 125% PLUS 4.0 Financial Incentives derived through the accumulation of points based on the criteria above shall be considered to receive the following incentives:

POINT TOTAL RANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE RANGE(S) 5.0 3 years of ad valorem tax rebate* 6.0 4 years of ad valorem tax rebate* 7.0 5 years of ad valorem tax rebate* 8.0 6 years of ad valorem tax rebate* 9.0 7 years of ad valorem tax rebate*

10.0 8 years of ad valorem tax rebate*

Company receiving incentives must file for the tax rebate each year of eligibility

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Qualifying projects are also eligible for expedited permitting and application assistance for State/County Incentives. Qualifying project may also be awarded extra point if location is within a Brownfield or CRA Designated Area.

75% of New/Improved Amount 50% Tangible Property Taxes

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Columbia County Top 10 Industry Sectors Rank NAICS Code Description Score 1 3359 Other Electrical Equipment 7.8 2 562 Waste Management 7.6573 322 Paper Product Manufacturing 7.6254 321 Wood Product Manufacturing 7.6 5 3364 Aerospace & Defense 7.556 493 Warehouse & Storage 7.4 7 488 Support Activities for Transportation 7.3 8 311 Food & Beverage manufacturing 7.159 336 Transportation Equipment manufacturing 6.97510 5416 Management, Scientific and Technical 6.92510 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical 6.925

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Targeted Industry Sectors

Columbia County's top 10 targeted Industry sectors are based upon an asset inventory and

industry trend analysis conducted through resource. This the FPL PoweringFlorida.com

resource compares our regional profile to the industry standard in several categories, such

as, workforce, market proximity, utilities, cost of doing business, logistics, available

buildings & sites, definition and and incentives. The categories differ based on the sector

are assigned a percentage weight based on their importance to the success of the industry.

Not only do we learn which sectors will be most attracted to Columbia County, but we also

learn for which categories within those sectors we are below the industry standard. This

information is helpful in forming economic development programs and policy.

Enterprise Florida Targeted Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Cleantech Defense Homeland Security Financial and Professional Services Headquarters Life Sciences Logistics Manufacturing

BUSINESS INCENTIVE GUIDELINE FOR RETAIL

RETAIL INCENTIVE SCORE CARD

PROJECT CRITERIA POINTS

CAPITAL INVESTMENT Points shall be awarded based on Capital Investment 3M-4.9M 1.0

5M – 9.9M 2.0 10M AND UP 3.0

SIZE OF FACILITY ADDITION Points shall be awarded based upon the size of the facility addition or the new construction square footage 20,000- 30,000 SQ FT 1.0

30,001- 40,000 SQ FT 2.0 40,001 AND UP 3.0

Financial Incentives derived through the accumulation of points based on the criteria above will be con-sidered to receive the following incentives:

POINT TOTAL RANGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE RANGE(S) 5.0 POINTS 3 years of 50% Ad Valorem Tax Rebates 6.0 POINTS 5 years of 50% Ad Valorem Tax Rebates * Company receiving incentives must file for the tax rebate each year of eligibility ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Qualifying projects are also eligible for expedited permitting and application assistance for State/County Incentives. Qualifying project may also be awarded extra point if location is within a Brownfield or CRA Designated Area.

Strategic Plan Revised 1/4/2017 Page 1

COLUMBIA COUNTY STRATEGIC PLAN 2017-2022

INTRODUCTION This strategic plan is a result of the Enterprise Florida (EFI)/Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) Next Level grant program. The grant was received in Q1 of FY 2013-14 and was completed in Q4. R developmentesearch, stakeholder meetings/workshops, economicadvisory board leadership and city and county government support have contributed to this plan for economic development in Columbia County (originally 2014-2018).

COLUMBIA COUNTY: THE GATEWAY TO FLORIDA Urban access with a rural quality of life are important characteristics to the businesses andresidents sea or a of Columbia County. Whether your products travel by truck, rail, air,combination – Columbia County has the infrastructure to serve you. Interstates 10 and 75 along with US Highways 90, 41, 441 and State Road 100 comprise the highway network. The county also has access to two Class 1 railroads owned by CSX and Norfolk Southern, and a municipal general aviation/industrial air park with an 8,000-foot runway.

The JAXPORT foreign trade zone (FTZ) in nearby Jacksonville, FL extends to Columbia County and is an attractive asset of the McCallum-Sweeney certified 2600-acre North Florida Mega Industrial Park. This Weyerhaueser development offers:

-2,622 acres designated as a Mixed-Use District with approval for up to 8 million square feet of industrial use, 100,000 square feet of commercial use, and 300 dwelling units

-Proximity to a strategic regional intermodal transportation network including Class I rail,interstate highways, international and general aviation airports, and deep water port access

-Geographical reach to southeastern US markets including special site designations, surveys and studies:

◦500 acre Florida Rural Area of Opportunity Catalyst site ◦Enterprise Zone ◦Foreign Trade Zone magnet site through FTZ #64 (JAXPORT) ◦State and local economic development incentives ◦Fast track permitting


Workforce development is top of mind for our county staff, elected officials, educational system and business leaders. The Columbia County school system operates an active Global Logistics Academy with full articulation into Florida Gateway College where students can achieve Logistics & Transportation Specialist certification and Supply Chain Management AS degree, as well as an Aviation Academy.

COLUMBIA COUNTY BY THE NUMBERS

DEMOGRAPHICS

REGIONAL LABOR ANALYSIS

Population Labor Force Unemployment

Percentage Jobs

Columbia County 68,122 29,302 5.1%

30 Mile Radius 166,295 54,304 %

60 Mile Radius 1,330,352 601,287 %

WITHIN A 60 MILE RADIUS OF LAKE CITY, FLORIDA:

Jobs by Worker Age Count Share

Age 29 or younger

Age 30 to 54

Age 55 or older

poweringflorida.com (updated November 2016)


Jobs by Earnings Count Share

$1,250 per month or less

$1,251 to $3,333 per month

More than $3,333 per month

Jobs by NAICS Industry Sector Count Share

Health Care and Social Assistance

Retail Trade

Educational Services

Accommodation and Food Services

Administration & Support, Waste Management

Public Administration

Manufacturing

Finance and Insurance

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Construction

Wholesale Trade

Transportation and Warehousing


Additional demographic data for Columbia County can be found online at the US Census Bureau http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/12/12023.html

TARGETED INDUSTRY SECTORS Columbia County’s top 10 and targeted industry sectors are based upon an asset inventoryindustry trend analysis conducted through the FPL PoweringFlorida.com resource. This resource compares our regional profile to the industry standard in several categories, such as, workforce, market proximity, utilities, cost of doing business, logistics, available buildings and& sites,incentives. The categories differ based on the sector definition and are assigned a percentage weight based on their importance to the success of the industry. Not only do we learn which sectors will be most attracted to Columbia County, but we also learn for which categories within those sectors we are below the industry standard. This information is helpful in forming economic development programs and policy.

Columbia County

Top 10 Industry Sectors

Rank NAICS Code Description Score 1 3359 Other Electrical Equipment 7.8 2 562 Waste Management 7.657 3 322 Paper Product Manufacturing 7.625 4 321 Wood Product Manufacturing 7.6 5 3364 Aerospace & Defense 7.55 6 493 Warehouse & Storage 7.4 7 488 Support Activities for Transportation 7.3 8 311 Food & Beverage manufacturing 7.15 9 336 Transportation Equipment manufacturing 6.975 10 5416 Management, Scientific and Technical 6.925 10 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical 6.925

PoweringFlorida

Enterprise Manufacturing, Florida Qualified Industries are Aviation/Aerospace, Life Sciences,Headquarters, IT, Cleantech, Logistics, Defense Homeland Security and Financial and Professional Services.

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/12/12023.html


SWOT ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS (Characteristics that give our community an advantage over others)

1. Access to major transportation assets (Rail, Ports, Highways) 2. Geographic location 3. Access to higher education 4. Proximity to airports 5. Rural Area of Opportunity designation

WEAKNESSESS (Disadvantages relative to other communities)

1. Lack of higher educated labor pool 2. Large low income community/poverty rate 3. Quality of Life amenities limited (recreation/shopping) 4. Lack of infrastructure (water, wastewater, natural gas)

OPPORTUNITIES (Elements that our community could exploit to its advantage)

1. Workforce training efforts involving Columbia High School and Florida Gateway College 2. Development of commercial corridors 3. Availability of developable land 4. Airport 5. Development of tourism 6. Strong aviation MRO job opportunities

THREATS (Elements that may interrupt our objective)

1. Real estate taxes 2. Competing communities and states 3. Utility availability and slow reactionary approach to areas of promise 4. Delay of JAXPORT improvements


VISION STATEMENT Through a public-private partnership, C aolumbia County Economic Development will fosterstrong local economy and vibrant community by promoting a favorable business environment to increase private capital investment and employment opportunities by 2022.

THE PLAN

STRENGTHEN LOCAL, REGIONAL AND STATE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Coordinate between Economic Development Advisory Board, Chamber, Career Source and both Local Governments including airport, utilities, planning, growth management andcommunity development Conduct joint status updates on economic development policy, programs and projects Participate in North Florida Partnership, JaxPort, Enterprise FL and Career Source FL Conduct NFEDP Economic Development 101 Academy for all stakeholders Encourage attendance of regional and state forums by all stakeholders

IMPLEMENT A FORMAL BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION (BRE) PROGRAM Identify business/retention sub-committee members Market outreach program and value proposition to businesses Retention/Expansion incentives Small Business resources Export marketing assistance Workforce training programs Schedule business retention/expansion meetings Develop and implement existing industry roundtables

DEVELOP AND EXECUTE A GLOBAL MARKETING STRATEGY Leverage geographic location in southeastern US

Research trends in each transportation mode Develop targeted marketing for transportation associations

Promote Columbia County in targeted sector trade publications and economicdevelopment publications


EXPLOIT TRANSPORTATION ASSETS AND AVAILABLE BUILDINGS & SITES Maintain inventory of current buildings and sites in the FPL, EFI and NFEDP databases Include FPL/EFI database on website Participate in FDOT FreightMovesFlorida.com and related programs/forums

PARTNER WITH WEYERHAUSER AND THE CERTIFIED NORTH FLORIDA MEGA INDUSTRIAL PARK Co-market Columbia County and North FL Mega Industrial Park attributes and assets

PARTNER WITH HAECO Develop workforce strategy for increase in employment opportunities Assist City with grant opportunities for expansion and renovation to existing facilities

HIGHLIGHT K-12 AND HIGHER EDUCATION WORKFORCE TRAINING INITIATIVES RESULTING IN

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS AND DEGREES Upgrade and maintain website Invest in the Enterprise Florida marketing initiative to leverage site consultant access, industry trade shows, and international trade missions Maintain investment and participation in North Florida Economic Development Partnership and JaxPort partnership

MEASURING RETURN ON INVESTMENT Economic Development of is a process as opposed to transactional events. The tax payersColumbia County fund economic development and deserve a return on that investment. Strategic partners’ resources can be leveraged to extend the reach of the public resources.

A variety of metrics and measures will be used to track progress on policy, programs and projects and identify areas to improve or change. Annual reports will be provided by staff to the Economic Development Advisory Board.

POLICY Number and types of (local, state, federal) incentives programs and frequency of use. Reported bi-annually Active projects involving (local, state, federal) incentive programs


Active projects not involving (local, state, federal) incentives programs Attendance by stakeholder groups of local, regional and state meetings/forums

PROGRAMS MARKETING/ATTRACTION Number of Consultant Missions, industry trade shows Social media platforms and frequency of placement, mentions or hits Industry and economic development publication placement (digital and/or print) Site Selection Consultant engagement frequency (in person, phone, email) BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION Meeting with sub-committee member on a regular basis

Report summary to EDAB quarterly

PROJECTS Number of projects and status (active, inactive, closed, announced) Capital investment by project and to date Jobs retained by project and to date Net new jobs by project and to date Average Wages by project and to date Economic Impact by project (direct, indirect, induced job creation, new payroll and taxes)


ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE & BUDGET The Columbia County Economic Development Department is part of the county organizational structure and is funded 100% by the Board of County Commissioners. The department isaugmented by an advisory board.

Chair Bucky Nash | Columbia County Board of Commissioners

Vice Chair Jeff Simmons | Florida Power and Light

Board Member Marc Vann | Vann Carpet One

Board Member Gus Rentz | Rountree-Moore Toyota

Board Member Glen Owens | Interstate Supply

Board Member Terry Dicks | Dicks Enterprises

Board Member Scott Ward | Columbia County Board of Commissioners

Board Member Wendell Johnson | City of Lake City

Board Member Stephen Douglas | Mini-Storage & Record Storage of Lake City

Legal Counsel Joel Foreman | County Attorney

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