1. Independent Economic Development Task Force Meeting #18 January 8, 2014 K. Gleasman 1/8/20141

2. Agenda Review and approve meeting notes from Mtg #17 Review mission/vision proposals Discuss recurring themes; commonality Skeleton of deck for January 25 presentation Other topics from task force Public Comment – Summarized Input Adjourn 1/8/20142

3. Review and approve meeting notes from Mtg #17 1/8/20143 Transylvania County Independent Economic Development Task Force 1/4/2014 Mtg 17 Members Present:  Bradford  Gleasman  Harris  Higgins  Neumann  Watkins  Whitmire Members Absent:  Bradford  Gleasman  Harris  Higgins  Neumann  Watkins  Whitmire Others Present:None Recording Secretary:Karen Gleasman ITEM DISCUSSION BEYOND SLIDE DECK ACTION Review and approve Mtg Notes 16Approved Review conclusions from 12/6/13 fullExtensive discussion about various proposals day session Iterate, through discussion Extensive discussion with many details Karen to summarize for public presentation at end of January. Vision statement Vision is what Defer detailed discussion until 1/8/14 Mission statement Mission is how Defer detailed discussion until 1/8/14 Public comment through emailNo input received Email account open: TCIEDTF@gmail.com Adjourn

4. Mission Statements – the “why & how, now” See WORD file for alternatives to be discussed. Hard copies made available at the meeting. Discussion – recurring themes, is there a close initial Mission we can propose as a starting point for the new organization? 1/8/20144

5. Vision Statements – the “future what” See WORD file for alternatives to be discussed. Hard copies made available at the meeting. Discussion – recurring themes, is there a close initial Vision we can propose as a starting point for the new organization? 1/8/20145

6. Skeleton of deck for community meeting Introduce team Define scope of effort and purpose of this presentation Recommend economic development organization structure, mission, vision, and preliminary budget estimate Provide targeted industries and initial marketing plan Organization structure recommendation Answer anticipated questions with discussion Next steps 1/8/20146 Jan 29 March

7. Questions 1.What process did you use to get to the recommendation? 2.What large businesses will be targeted? 3.When will we get back to Ecusta/Dupont era wages? 4.Besides the new organization, what else is recommended? 5.How much will this cost and how will it be funded? 6.What will this organization actually do? 7.If we do this, are new jobs guaranteed? 8.What is different between today’s and recommended organization? 1/8/20147

8. Questions, cont 9.When will we see new jobs? 10.How will I know when jobs are available? 11.How can I best prepare to be a good candidate for the new jobs? 1/8/20148

9. Other topics from task force members 1/8/20149

10. Public Comment – process Please send public comment to: o email address: TCIEDTF@gmail.com orTCIEDTF@gmail.com Or provide in writing prior to or after each meeting. New email will be accessible to all task force members Karen Gleasman will ensure written comments are passed on to all task force members 1/8/201410

11. Public Comment – summarized input  As a public record of what J. Goldsmith said about the un-used rail line. The group heard her say pretty emphatically that none of our target industries – companies with 35 to a max of 50 employees would ever be of the size to require rail service. Her example of numbers of pallets an industry would have to be shipping to use rail vs truck was pretty convincing. While I respect the committee’s decision to not let the Friends of the Ecusta Trail present to the group at this time, I still think we have some knowledge to share that would be helpful.  On January 9, 2014, 7 pm, at the Community Services Building, Mr. Ned Doyle will present: “Clean Energy for TC”, examining the ways we as a community can get involved in a regional effort to bring solar power to the Mountains 1/8/201411

12. Adjourn 1/8/201412

13. Tomorrow – one possible vision Numerous small businesses have been established in Transylvania County to add to successful current businesses. This has resulted in net job growth and a growing per capita income compared with 2013 data. Families are thriving and young citizens are finding great reasons to stay or return. Baby boomers continue to retire here with wonderful outlets to enjoy life and make a difference Our diverse arts and recreation culture is even better supported with the stronger economy 1/8/201413

14. Roadmap to complete 3 tasks Have brainstormed list of 27 targeted industries Reviewed and modified: TC Assets TC Challenges Targeted companies profile Approach to econ development Branding Marketing 1/8/201414 9/11/20 13 12/06/2013

15. Mission statements 1/8/201415

16. Targeted completion date – after upgrade Oct 23, 2013: propose process to analyze agency data Oct 30, 2013: finalize process to analyze agency data (retreats?) October 31, 2013: most all agency input received November (with holidays): analyze data December: propose/evaluate organization construct alternatives End of January: Interim report to community – Brand, mission, vision, brainstormed list of targeted businesses, and EDO construct(s) Feb 12 – finalize org construct, brand, mission, vision March – Select targeted businesses, develop initial marketing plan March – Final report prepared/presented to community and commissioners 1/8/201416

17. Definition of Economic Development “Economic development is a process by which a community creates, retains, and reinvests wealth, and improves the quality of life.” David Dodson, MDC Inc, Chapel Hill, NC 1/8/201417

18. 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: 1-150 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 1/8/201418