wcedc presentation (9-16-14)

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Warren County Board of Supervisors September 16, 2014

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WCEDC quarterly update to the Warren County Board of Supervisors. Highlighting a few recent economic development projects.

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Warren County Board of SupervisorsSeptember 16, 2014

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WHAT ISWCEDC’S FUNCTION?

Create Opportunities for Businesses and Individuals……

Position Communities to Compete for New Investment………

Capitalize on Countywide Strengths……….

Address Shortcomings Preventing Warren County from Competing….

Propose Solutions to Grow……..

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GROWARRENOW GOALS

• Grow Population

• Enhance Wealth

• Boost Private sector jobs

• Increase the Commercial/Industrial Tax Base

• Retain Dollars in our Local Economy

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RECENT PROJECTS – HARVEST INNOVATIONS (INDIANOLA)

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RECENT PROJECTS – C&L COMPANIES (RURALWARRENCOUNTY)

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RECENT PROJECTS - FAREWAY FOOD STORE (CARLISLE)

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MAJOR HAPPENINGS - LOFFREDO FRESH PRODUCE (NORWALK)

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WHAT’S NEXT?

� Small Business Loan Fund

� Dashboard and Website

(www.wcedc.com)

� Shovel-Ready Sites

� Skilled Community

“The southern gateway to Des Moines Metro”

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FACES ATWCEDC

Jason

White

Executive

Director

Deb

Downey

Small

Business

Consultant

Leah

Otieno

Simpson

College

Intern

Rachel

Gocken

Admin. &

Comm.

Coordinator

Hollie

Askey

Director of

Operations

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