1. Independent Economic Development Task Force Meeting #9 October 16, 2013 K. Gleasman

2. Agenda Review and approve meeting notes from Mtg #8 Product Development Approach – Don Surrette Status agency discussions (progress since 10/2/13) – all Status – discussion with Joe Wilbanks re: business research – D. Watkins Targeted completion date question Other topics from task force Public Comment – Process + Summarized Input Adjourn 10/9/20132

3. Review and approve meeting notes from Mtg #8 10/9/20133 Transylvania County Independent Economic Development Task Force 10/9/2013 Meeting #8 Members Present:  Bradford  Gleasman  Harris  Higgins  Neumann  Watkins  Whitmire Members Absent:  Bradford  Gleasman  Harris  Higgins  Neumann  Watkins  Whitmire Others Present:Various members of public Recording Secretary:Karen Gleasman ITEM DISCUSSION BEYOND SLIDE DECK ACTION Review and approve Mtg Notes 7Approved Status Agency Discussions Chamber - working on questions Partnership - working on questions EDAB - needed addn'l copy of questions HOB - on task, new director here TDA on task OP&ED - on task Brevard - on task Rosman - on task All input will be sent to all team members Karen to send input from F. Porter, Chamber Summary Slides Definition of Econ DevStill looks good Decision Critieria Need to add business ambassador role to smooth way for permitting, regs UDO took all existing ordinances put into one document Decision makers are commissioners + agencies New org construct must be compelling, better than current Must align expectations with realistic results How to get input from businesses this EDO serves D. Watkins contact J. Wilbanks for business research as to barriers/ops to start here Targeted Industries Add: continuing care, medical care recovery Add: NOT inconsistent with quality of place Targeted company profile Add: potential for above ave pay Add: good track record of or potential for success Discussion with EON Chair Team agrees good resource for deeper research D. Watkins contact J. Wilbanks for research re: factors leading to success in rural NC counties Calendar other topics 10/23/13 discussion by owners of businesses here & in HC 10/16/13 Don Surrette to discuss approach of Prod Dev team Other topics from task force members PharmAgr a - starting non profit research institute to be located at Brevard College New process for public commentOne email chain received expressing displeasure with new processEmail account open: TCIEDTF@gmail.com Adjourn

4. Product Development Approach Don Surrette, Chair 10/9/20134

5. Status for agency discussions On average in less than 5 minutes per; focus on progress since 10/9/13…. o Any issues? o Other progress relative to these discussions 10/9/20135

6. Summary of discussion with EON Chair EON: Economic Opportunity Network (Formerly Senior Resource Network) Chaired by Joe Wilbanks D. Watkins approached Joe about: Surveying businesses about experience with TC permitting, regulations, ease of use Researching factors leading to successful rural counties in NC 10/9/20136

7. Targeted completion date question To us from Mr. Artie Wilson: TC Manager Thanks to you and the members of the Independent Economic Development Task Force for all the time you have spent so far on addressing the issue of economic development in our community. I have been asked if you and the Task force have discussed a tentative date of when you will have a full report to the Board of Commissioners. If so, could you share that date with me so we can tentatively plan for next year on a date for a workshop to hear and discuss your recommendations? 10/9/20137

8. Targeted completion date – for upgrade Oct 23, 2013: propose process to analyze agency data Oct 30, 2013: finalize process to analyze agency data October 31, 2013: most all agency input received November, December (with holidays): analyze data Jan – mid Feb: propose/evaluate organization construct alternatives Feb 12 – finalize org construct March: Mission/vision for new EDO April/May – Select targeted industries, develop initial marketing plan June 11 – Final report prepared 10/9/20138

9. 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: Intirim report to community – Brand, mission, vision, brainstormed list of targeted businesses, and EDO construct 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 10/9/20139

10. Other topics from task force members 10/9/201310

11. Public Comment –process & input 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  Input received encouraging us to survey businesses about TC process including businesses that chose not to come here 10/9/201311

12. Adjourn 10/9/201312

13. 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 10/9/201313

14. Decision criteria for EDO decision 1.Economic development is a process by which a community creates, retains, and reinvests wealth, and improves the quality of life 2.Covers all seven elements of solid approach to economic development a.Recruitment – soliciting companies to come or start here, includes marketing b.Existing Industry Effort c.Small Business Development d.Entrepreneurial Development e.Workforce Development – EDO consolidates needs and facilitates solutions f.Economic Culture Creation g.New business “ambassador” to smooth way with permitting, regulations h.Vision/Leadership/Accountability – includes metrics related to mission and funding 3.Anticipated good return on financial investment 4.Great utilization of human capital including terrific volunteer base 5.User friendly – east to access, explain, and understand 6.Active engagement of the whole of the county 7.Clear communication and cooperation amongst parts 10/9/201314

15. 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 10/9/201315

16. Roadmap to complete 3 tasks Have brainstormed list of 24 targeted industries Reviewed and modified: TC Assets TC Challenges Targeted companies profile Approach to econ development Branding Marketing 10/9/201316 9/11/20 13 underway