1. Economic Development Partnerships 45th Annual Alabama County Government Institute Auburn University June 12, 2015

2. www.edpa.org

3. Private Sector Investment in Alabama’s Economic Development

4. What We Do Collaborate with state, local and corporate partners in business attraction Support and participate in existing industry initiatives Lead the state’s effort for science, technology and innovation economic development Market and promote Alabama as a top business location, providing research and analysis to companies and consultants actively searching for an industrial site

5. Does Your Community Have a Plan?

6. Must Be Regional

7. Who Should Be At the Table/Why ? Government Private Sector Business and Industry Economic Development Leaders K-12 (Career and Technical ED) 2 and 4-Year Colleges Community and Civic Leaders ? TEAM Who is missing?

8. Advanced Manufacturing Aerospace/Defense Automotive Agricultural Products/ Food Production Steel/Metal Forestry Products Chemicals Biosciences Information Technology Enabling Technologies Technology Distribution/Logistics Corporate Operations Aligning With the State Plan RecruitmentRenewalRetention

9. Implementation of the Action Plan Short-Term Mid-Term Long-Term Measurable Actions/Follow Up/Learn

10. THANK YOU