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HomeMy WebLinkAboutProposal from Butte County Economic Development CorporationMo hannam, Kathleen From: Moghannam, Kathleen Sent: Thursday, June 14, 2012 9:37 AM To: BOS Cc: Hahn, Paul Subject: FW: Butte EDC FY 12-13 Funding Request Attachments: Admin.ButteE:DCRequest.ltr.pdf; Admin.ButteEDCRequest.proposal.pdf Board members- Attached is a cover letter and a proposal from Butte County Economic Development Corporation. This information will be included in Board Correspondence. Representatives from Butte EDC will address the Board about this request at Budget Hearings on June 26th during the Public Comment period. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Kathleen Moghannam Assistant Clerk of the Board Butte County Administration 25 County Center Drive, Suite 200 Orovilie, CA 95965 530-538-7643 g6s , ~~t~ June 72, 2072 Board of Supervisors c/o Jennifer Macarthy 25 County Center Drive Oroville, CA 95965 Dear Honorable Board of Supervisors: We want to thank you for stepping up to support Butte County's private nonprofit economic development corporation. Your support has created assistance to businesses with devel- opment, expansion, retention and awareness needs. We've been working hard and hope you'll endorse our efforts during this next fiscal year. As you know, we want to make busi- ness happen and have learned how that's done. The attached proposal sets forth the bal- ance of our plan. We have an excellent track record and are moving forward with our plan. We recognize the need for coordinated public/private efforts and we believe this is one of the best you'll receive for your investment. In this spirit, we have submitted this Scope of Work for Butte County Economic Develop- ment Corporation's continued effort as a private partner to the county's public work plan and strategy. We have also attached a narrative of our Results from the previous contract. Our "On-the-Ground" Economic Development concepts will enhance the County's desire to make Butte County open for business and friendly toward economic development efforts. As we mentioned, our intention was to come back to the county with a request far $55,000 in 2012-13. We are coming to you now with atwo-year request with a contingency perform- ance review at the end of Year One. The second year, we're asking for $30,000 in support. This approach saves staff time as well as public time and energy should our performance and compliance meet your satisfaction. We will provide detailed reports on our work as we believe this essen#ial to the Board and to us. It keeps us focused and responsible to what we've carefully laid out. Our goal is to continue to engage city jurisdictions as well as private partners to match our funding request -through in-kind and cash resources. We are en- couraged by your commitment to economic development in Butte County and look forward to continuing our successful relationship. Sincerely, Howard Slater Chairman Butte County Economic Development Corporation P.O. Box 496, Chico, CA 95927 - Ph:530-895-2728 -FAX: 530-342-8243 www.butte-edc.com On-the-Ground Economic Development A Proposal for Prosperity Creation in Butte County. On-the-Ground Economic Development Butte County Economic ^evelopment Corporation & Job Requests X55,000 in 2012-13 X30,000 in 2013-14 with Multi-Year Renewal Option Upon Successful Annual Review Butte Gounty Economic Development Gorporatlon P.O. Box 496 Chico, CA 95927 Y 530.895-2728 F 530-342-8243 www.hutte-eda.com 1 A Butte County Eoanamio ae~elopment Corporation Proposal, Authored by Debra Lucero Table of Contents Economic Der-eiopment By the Numbers: One Business at a Time Our Objectives Haven't Changed ... Our Results - By the Number ... Letters of Support (To be Presented at June 26, 2012 B05 Meeting) Our Timeframe & Request County of Butte's Stated Economic De-+elapment Goals Our Goals Drilling Down on Goals 8~ Related Activity Butte County's Initiative #1: BCEDC's response Butte County's Initiative #2: BCEDC's response Butte County's lnitiati-re #3: BCEDC's response Our Approach Outcomes & Measurements Annual Projected Budget Income 20#2-13 Income 2015-14 Anticipated Annual Expenditures 2012-13 Anticipated Annual Expenditures 2013-14 1 2 3 4 4 4 4 6 7 7 9 9 9 9 A Proposal for Prosperity & Job Creation in Butte County: On-the-Ground Economic Development A Butte Coursty Economic Development Corporation Proposal, Authored by Debra Lucero Quick Summary of Scope of Work & Proposal Proposed DeliWerables Timeline 2012-2013 ~0 ~0 A Proposal for Prosperity & Job Creation in Butte County: On-the-Ground Economic Development A Butte County Economic Development Corporation Proposal, Authored by Debra Lucero Eco no mi c Deve lopmen t By t he N um bers. One Business at a T ime Our Objectives Haven't Changed ... . Continue to build a strong public/private partnership between the County of Butte and its own economic development agency. We see our role as being right-hand private assistance to County Supervisors and County Staff charged with helping to build our local economy, . We ultimately want to expand market opportunities for small- to mid-size companies, create jobs and increase sales, This type of activity leads to a better quality of life for our residents -something we're all interested in achieving. For the past 11 years, our leadership team has been working diligently in forging relationships across industry sectors and learning what makes business and communities grow. We have carefully documented our progress and created measurable outcomes. What is very clear is that economic and community development cannot happen in a vacuum and it cannot happen without public funding and support combined with private support and function. In that spirit, we are proposing to assist Butte County to ensure a positive business climate and a measurable Return on its $55,000 investment of taxpayer money. According to the 2011 Tri-County Economic report, 75% of our businesses in Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties employ one to 9 people. This is a critical fact. Our focus is to grow this entrepreneurial-driven segment of our county, which includes many of our farms and ranches. Additionally, we want to assist best-fit businesses when they desire to locate in our region and help established business to expand. We have expanded our Scope of Work to include business attraction as we11. Why? Because the USDA reports during the nation s economic downturn from 1999 to 2003, micro-enterprises (businesses with less than five employees) created 318,183 new jobs or 77% of all employment growth, while larger businesses with more than 50 employees lost over 444,000 jobs. From 2000 to 2001, micro-enterprises created 82,731 jobs in the state, accounting for nearly 849'° of all new growth.' We want #a help larger businesses as well but see government jurisdictions and other agencies stepping forward on this account. We are also stepping up to the plate with business attraction and increasing assistance for business expansion. We see many deals fall through the cracks due to the inability of the business to natigate the financial, political, government or management issues it is facing. We are helping local business to do just that. 1 Jobs, Economic Development and Sustainable Communities, USDA, Feb. 9, 2010 A Proposal for Prosperity & Job Creation in Butte County: On-the-Ground Economic Development A Butte County Economic Development Corporation Proposal, Authored by Debra Lucero Our Results - By the Number ... From July ~ , 2011 to date, Butte Goun#y Economic Development Corporation has: BUSINESS ASS€STANCE • Helped 4 businesses (two start-ups create MOU's for business expansion -one involves an agricultural technology transfer from overseas -while the other one involves locating a manufacturing facility in Butte County. We are in the midst of this very involved process and expect 10-40 jobs if we can close these deals, We also helped an existing business with expansion concepts (due to our negotiations the company came up with NEW ideas) and another to locate a test project in Butte Gounty. Much of BCEDC's time is not directly compensated by the county yet this kind of activity takes enormous amounts of energy to build relationships, introduce folks to one another and help them understand the lay of the land whether that land is in a city or county jurisdiction. AGRICULTURAL SPEED DATING • Introduced ~ 2 buyers to 12 agricultural producers • Created an atmosphere for 240 new business connections • Facilitated 13 new deals on the spot with 7~ more in the works • 80 % of the Ag Speed Dating attendees matte new connections • And 92% said they'd come to a future such event VIDEOS We made 13, two-minute videos that include: 1. VICTORIAN ROSE, Biggs 2. BUCKSHOT GRILL, Biggs 3. CAFE FLO, Chico 4. CHiCO PALIO, Chico 5. AIGORA GEMS, Chico 6. AG SPI=ED DA-PING, Butte County -Holiday Inn, Chico 7. CEO Paul Hahn -Butte County Fair 8. Supervisor Bill Connelly -Butte Gounty Fair 9. Supervisor Maureen Kirk -Butte County Fair 10.Supervisor S#eve Lambert -Butte County Fair A Proposal for Prosperity & Jab Creation in Butte County: On-the-Ground Economic Development 2 A Butte County Economic Development Corporation Proposal, Authored by Debra Lucero 11.Supervisor IUm Yamaguchi -Butte County Fair 12.Supervisor Larry Wahl -Butte County Fair E-NEWSLETTERS We sent ~ 1 e-newsletters featuring everything from agricultural speed dating and economics - to export, business workshops and innovative ideas (offered by the county or various ED partners} - to the struggle to keep Bidwell Mansion open to the public - to business profiles for 21,250 email impressions. RADIO We did ~ 4 radio programs profiling 2 new Butte County festivals, ~ O existing fairs or festivals, 4 local events 1$ businesses 2 organizations and 3 projects. MEETINGS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE We've been involved with 129 meetings with dozens of individuals, businesses, city, county or state representatives. IN-KIND ASSISTANCE {no cost to the County but benefitting our region) And ... we've put in 4O2 hours of time on various projects in Butte County -whether it's assisting with a grant far the City of Gridley to help rehabilitate the theater in its city core to keeping Bidwell Mansion open to assisting the Ci#y of Oraville with recruiting potential applicants for a new tali center, tc locating businesses in Butte County We are hoots ON THE GROUND. Letters of Support I~To be Presented at June 26, 2012 BOS Meeting) • Oroville Chamber of Commerce . Paradise Chamber of Commerce . HydroVolts, Seattle, WA . Pulses International, Seattle, WA • Steve Seidenglantz - Oroville . Bianchi Orchard Services -Gridley . North Valley Agricultural Services -Chico . Mike Donnelly, The Group Rea! Estate -Chico • KZFR - 90.1 FM -Chico . Buy Fresh, Buy Local North Valley -Chico • Feather Falls Casino - Oroville A Proposal for Prosperity & Job Creation in Butte County: On-the-Ground Economic Development 3 A Butte County Economic Development Corporation Proposal, Authored by Debra Lucero Our Timeframe & Request Two-year request with a negotiated multi-year renewal option upon accepted report of achieved cutcomes and measurements. $55,000 far 2012-2013 and $30,000 for 2013-14. Matching funds will came from other economic development contracts with public agencies (other than county funds); and private support through increased business and consulting opportunities. See our projected budget on p. 10. County of Butte's Stated Economic Development Goals 1. Improve the local economy by diversifying the economy, reducing the unemployment rate, increasing business revenues to the County, and increasing wages. 2. Promote and support the local agricultural economic sector 3. Improve the County's fiscal health Our Goals 1. Gain more visibility for our local businesses, farms, cultural assets and events, which sets fhe stage for growth 2. Create opportunities for collabora#ion, partnerships, expansion and ultimately, job creation 3. Improve stakeholder relationships 4. Create strong attractien and retention tools 5. Showcase the county's support of the Creation of Jobs 6. Build pride in innovative county companies 7. Educate citizens to the value of local companies #o our economy 8. Assist businesses who want to locate in Butte County 9. Help to set po€icy by bringing the private business perspective forward when needed 10. Advocate for private business Drilling Down on Goals & Related Activity 1. Gain more visibility for our local businesses, farms, cultural assets and events, which sets the stage for growth thus driving diversity within our local economy, retaining jobs and increasing business revenues to city and county coffers. This will be done through consistent communication to business and well as the public. Butte County EDC recently launched an e-newsletter, designed to highlight innovative companies and events in our area. We want to layer this type of targeted awareness-building effort. Our newsletter design will reflect our NEW website design and colors. 2. Create more opportunity for collaboration, expansion and ultimately, job creation -Examples include: . Ag °5peed Dating" concepts between Producers and Buyers (for Agriculture). This event is well attended and continues to grow in results and connections (see attached results). A Proposal for Prosperity & Job Creation in Butte County: On-the-Ground Economic Development A Butte County Economic Development Corporation Proposal, Authored by Debra Lucero . Artoberfest (funded at $20,040 in 20i 1-12 by the City of Chico and scheduled for $10,000 in 2012-13). More than 50 businesses participate in this countywide umbrella marketing campaign of which the Sierra Oro Farm Trail is a featured event. More than 70 community groups or organizations participate. Many of these small businesses could not afford to advertise on their own. This campaign not only helps our small businesses but creates visitors to our area, helping to retain our service sector jobs and generate Transient Occupancy Tax and sales tax to local jurisdictions. Ths Oroville Salmon Festival, Feather Fiesta Days, Parade of Lights and Fourth of July (funded at $34,040 in 2011 through a NOFA Supplemental Benefit Fund grant) drew tens of thousands of people to Oroville. The activity helps with tourism-related spending at restaurants, gas stations, retail stores and helps retain service-sector jobs. Other festivals with the grea#est poten#ial include the California Nut Festival and the Paradise Chocolate Festival -bath of which could use local social and media support in terms of promotion. . Creating a stranger tie to Gray Lodge Wildlife Refuge during the Snow Goose Festival and hunting seasons would boost our South County economy. Visitor spending is at the core of this idea but many others have surfaced. And ... more than ever, we need to consider future endeavors invelving Butte County Fair and its campus. To this end, UC Davis Agriculture and Natural Resources and the California Department of Food & Agriculture has launched Fairground Farms & Farmyard Festivals: Showcasing California Specialty Crops. Debra Lucero is a featured speaker at the Shasta District Fair in Anderson (see attached flier for details). These are just a few examples of existing and potential partnerships that can be expanded upon. The Tourism segment of our economy is growing; and we believe needs to be a focus in our efforts. While it can be argued these are lower- paying service sector jobs, we still have an education gap in our county that can be well addressed with this job type; it can also be argued that many a mom and pop business depend on tourism and walk-in cue#omers to survive. 3. Improve stakeholder relationships -Continuation of "events" aimed at conducting business rather than "meetings" aimed at "reporting and planning." We know the importance of planning. We understand the great need for reporting. We do both but have learned that stakeholder relationships are hard earned and often received much better if careful attention to the business bottom-line is also achieved. 4. Create strong attraction, retention and sales tools -Videos, audio podcasts, web presence (see NEW website design below at www.butte-edc.cam. These are expensive endeavors but we are well an our way with Gtera[iy a decade of experience on this front. 5. Showcase the county's support in the creation of jobs and its success at streamlining processes and creating a business-friendly environment -This is an extremely important function; particularly as it relates to the public and its perception of what local government is DDING to help keep businesses alive, people working and the community improving. Businesses need every advantage they can get; Butte County is in the position to help make those advantages more readily available. As a part of this service, we intend to advocate for development projects during staff retiew, maintain the business point of view during policy development at the county level and help untangle any red tape prob]ems that may be encountered. We desire to create ongoing working relationships with the regulatory departments within the County including planning, building, zoning and code enforcement. We have been active with the streamlining and permitting process and look forward to continue to assist in creating REAt_ solutions to help local business. 6. Build pride in innovative county companies and/or programs and organizations (inclusive of all cities) -Our goal i5 to visit businesses and make referrals to the county's liaison when red tape situations or delicate matters A Proposal for Prosperity & Job Creation in Butte County: On-the-Ground Economic Development A Butte County Economic Development Corporation Proposal, Authored by Debra Lucero need attention. We want to create a vital link between the county and the business community. We see this as a true public/private team approach - ]inked vitally within and outside government. 7. Educate citizens to the value of local companies, organizations and services tc cur economy -Economic development agencies and jurisdictions, in general, do not do a good job at communicating what they are accomplishing. Local media is usually left up to that task and a true picture may not be presented. We want to help. We want to enhance and develop new tools to help communicate to a broader public and business community. This is important when taxpayers are watching very closely haw many is being spent. We need to show them a Return on Investment while the 30,000-foot planning level is occurring. The future needs to be projected while real-time events are celebrated in a meaningful way -one that leads better understanding and support, This takes consistent effort aver a specified timeframe. 8. NEWT Assist businesses who want to €ocate in Butts Gounty - BGEDG has spent more the past four months working with three d'rfFerent companies to locate wi#hin Butte County. During this process, we have assisted with county meetings, city meetings, private finance meetings, business-to-business negotiations and much, much more. From getting rail quotes and assisting with Union Pacific to helping find a lease or buy option. This istime-consuming and grueling work that has been done after 5pm on the weekends and whenever a client pops into Butte County. This is where we truly shine. We are able to do what the county is unable to do for itself. While this isn't something we were focused on in Year I of this plan - we are now. As the economy begins to hobble back to a strength position, we are seeing more and more business inquire about Butte County. 9. NEW! Help to set policy by bringing the private business perspective forward when needed -This will be needed as we move forward in Butte County. Businesses need advocates outside government to help interact and relate to various regulations, rules, fees, etc. While Butte County has been quite sensitive to these needs, jurisdictions within Butte County and neighboring jurisdictions are still getting up to speed. This hinders our entire region. We want this to be part of cur work. Private business appreciates this approach. # 0. NEW! Advocate for private business -Different from policy, advocacy happens on various levels within various jurisdictions. Small business owners often feel overwhelmed by the rules, regulations, fees, etc. that are imposed upon them to conduct business -not just in Butte County but in California. We help folks navigate the local waters and give advice on a regional level. We paint them to the proper authorities and make introductions. This is important work, To be clear of how we intend to operate over the next two years in addition to our specific work plan, we have addressed each of the County's Economic Development initiatives. Much of our interaction in General & Technical administration and support will be guided by tlnese initiatives. Butte County's Initiative #1: BCEDC's response Create a Business Ombudsman - We have become the private sector counterpart fo work along side the county in this role. If we become aware of any situation, we call the Ombudsman for relief, a meeting, a phone call or whatever might be needed. 2. Reinstate Development Review Committee -BCEDC is involved when needed by private business. 3. Streamline Project Review/Approval Process -BCEDC is responsive to business needs in this respect and passes any information along to County Staff. A Proposal far Prosperity & Job Creation in Butte County: Qn-the-Ground Economic Development 6 A Butte County Economic Development Corporation Proposal, Authored by Debra Lucero 4. Develop an Industrial Database - We s#and ready to assist in this process as the county sees frt. It's always a difFcult task. BCEDC's long history makes access to available buildings and land essential when potential business opportunities arise. 5. Evaluate County Fee Structure - We see BCEDC as a liaison between business, chambers, and jurisdictions when it comes to tee structures discussions, We have helped and con#inue to help disseminate news and create understanding which leads to less confusion and more awareness. 6. Area Branding -BCEDC can assist in a very cost effective, community_building, relationship-causing way. We want business and community development, festivals and events to be highlighted while area branding is hammered out in terms of policy and jurisdictional cooperation. 7. N€arket Butte County to Prospective Businesses -Butte County EDC is the local regional player. We are acting and have been acting for years in this capacity. It is atime-consuming and sometimes grueling affair but many businesses who are considering locating here must navigate local, county and state waters which ors full of individual challenges. It is not just abou# finding a place to do business, i.e., buy land, lease a building, etc., if is also about permitting, finding incentives for the prospective client and building relationships with like-minded or synchronistic businesses that could benefit from knowing one another. Butte County's Initiative #2: BCEDC's response 1. Creation and Implementation of a Business Development Council -This idea still holds merit and BCEDC would pick up this ball it needed. 2. Continue to Support Business Incubation and Innovation -Again, we very much support this approach; our goal would be to celebrate this concept through outreach, visibility, marketing and collaboration as proposed in this document. We would like #o establish a closer relationship to organizations such as SCORE, which has also expressed interest in our approach as has California State University, Chico's Economic Development Center. 3. Assist with the Identification of Business Financing -BCEDC would be glad to make referrals to known partners in the region such as 3CQRE. 4. Enhance Regional Tourism - We have several irons in the fire on #his point; many of which have been shared with the county and local cities. We have a great deal of knowledge and skill in this particular arena and would like to continue to help grow this particular industry sector. Butte County's Initiative #3: BCEDC's response 7 . Develop a Business Retention Team - We are in agreement with this approach and believe BCEDC can be vital to this portion of the plan. It seems this is being handled between city and county staff jurisdictions at this point. We stand ready to assist when asked to join efforts. 2. Consider Regional Permitting Process -Again, we are in agreement with this approach and believe this can be handled between city and county staffs with input from the business community. Our goal would be to disseminate information as it becomes available. 3. Update Business Resources Webpage - Having the resource page is just one leg of the stool; it needs to be promoted and understood by the larger business community. We will assist in this endeavor as reAuested by the County of Butte. A Proposal for Prosperity & Jab Creation in Butte County: On-the-Ground Economic Development A Butte County Economic Development Corporation Proposal, Authored by Debra Lucero For revitalization efforts to be successful, leaders muss ha~re a deep understanding of fhelr community.2 Our Approach . °ll)ifferent communities have different resources upon which to build economic vitality, and local leaders must comprehend their community's assets as a first step toward building prosperity.s We believe this. That's why our proposal addresses assets we believe are integral to the success of any economic strategy the county would propose. We understand where we five and we understand the needs of folks on the ground. This isn't a 30,000-foot level view of what could be. This is an on-the-ground, let's-do-it-tomorrow proposal. It can help the county accomplish the various goals it has stated by keeping people informed and involved. This is how change works and how economies of scale grow. Business people and county residents need to know the possibilities. Let us help. Outcomes & Measurements t. Participants in the t proposed annual event will: be surveyed. Quantitative Success will depend on: a. Number of events, programs, projects b. Number of participants c. Quality of the participants d. Number of NEW business connections as a result of participation e. Number of business deals made at the event & value of those deals (this is sometimes difFoult to obtain) f. Number of businesses profiled through proposed work plan g. Number of businesses who expand (type of expansion will be profiled) h. Number of new jobs i. Number of new businesses j. Number of businesses helped through increased exposure 2. Qualitative & qualitative success will also focus on our mission to increase awareness to both industry and to the public through media outreach, direct contact and social media. Our measurements will include: k. Presentations made to chambers of commerce, service groups, institutions, organizations, non-profits and businesses I. Number of contacts (impressions) made through e-newsletters, Facebook, Twitter, Radio, TV, and print m.Technical assistance and meetings throughout the two-year period 3. Successful completion of the Deliverables as shown on p.10. z Revitalizing Rural Communities: Lessons from the Rural Community College Initiative" s Revitalizing Rural Communities: Lessons from the Rural Community College Initiative" A Proposal for Prosperity & Jab Greation in Butte County: On-the-Ground Economic Development A Butte County Economic Development Corporation Proposal, Authored by Debra Lucero Annual Projected Budget4 Income 2012-13 Income 2013-14 County of Butte $55,000 Couniy ofi Butte $30,000 Earned income $5,000 Earned Income $25,0005 Grant funds $8,000 Grant funds $13,000 TOTAL '°$68,000 TOTAL '°$BB,OOD Anticipated Annual Expenditures 20'12-13 Administration $44,000 Gontract Lobar $10,000 Digital Production $2,000 Events/Programs $7,000 Operations $'1,000 {Utilities, internet, phone, etc.) Hard Costs $4,000 {printing, duplication, social media, public relations, advertising support for projects) TOTAL $68,OOD Anticipated Annual Expenditures 2013-14 Administration $44,000 Contract Labor $10,000 Digital Production $2,000 Events/Programs $7,000 Operations $1,000 (Utilities, internet, phone, etc.) Hard Costs $4,000 (printing, duplication, social media, public relations, advertising support far projects) TOTAL $68,OOD a Daes not include in-kind projections and value of those gifts of timeand/or resources " fVot yet secured 5 Consulting income A Proposal for Prosperity & Job Creation in Butte County: On-the-Ground Economic Development 9 A Butte County Economic Development Corporation Proposal, Authored by Debra Lucero Quick Summary of Scope of Work & Proposal County Contribution: $55,000 in 2012-2013 • Private Partners: $5,000 (*Bank of America, *US Bank) • Earned Income: $5,000 (speed bating Event & Business Roundtable) . City of Oroville - $30,000 from the Supplemental Benefit Fund of which $3,000 is earmarked for BCEDC to work with the Oroville Chamber to help with its business and economic development activities. • Other sponsorship monies are being sought and will become more readily available as we continue to perform. County Contribution: $30,000 in 2013-2014 • Private Partners: $13,000 (*Bank of America, *InterWest, *US Bank) • Earned Income: $25,000 (speed Dating Event & Consulting) • We continue to cultivate Gity Partners -This will depend on the Return on Investment for the cities and perceived value. Oroville Chamber continues to be a partner in these endeavors. • Other sponsorship monies are being sought and will become more readily available as we continue to perform. O~elview of Deliverables in 2012-13 1. 4 regional e-newsletters including pertinent County of Butte official information on classes, workshops, planning, etc. 2. 11 radio shows with portions dedicated to business 3. 1 "Speed Dating" event 4. 1 Business Roundtable in South County (NEW event) 5. 4-6 countywide meetings 6. 400 hours of business development related to Ag Industry Segment (identified in Butte County's ED strategy) Overview ofi Deliverables in 2013-14 1. 4 regional e-newsletters including pertinent Butte County official information on classes, workshops, planning, etc. 2. 11 radio shvws 3. 1 "Speed Dating" event 4. 1 Business Roundtable in South Gounty 5. 4-6 countywide meetings 6. 200 hours of business development focusing on Ag Industry Segment (identified in Butte Counry's ED strategy) Proposed Deliverables Timeline 2012-20'13 1. 4 Quarterly newsletter aimed at County of Butte news, i.e., workshops, opportunities, rules, fees, regulations, zon- ing, etc. -every three months beginning in July -title and content worked out jointly with County Staff & Supervisors. 2. 11 radio programs with portions dedicated to business profiles and economic and community development activities around Butte County -Monthly 3. 1 Agricultural Speed Dating Event expanded -February 2013, February 2014 4. 1 South County business/government round table -November 2012, November 2013 5. 4-6 countywide meetings 6. Business Development Mours -emphasis on Agricultural Industry, i.e., . Gollaborations with Buy Fresh, Buy Local North Valley on grower network, cold storage feasibility study, agricultural mapping . Assist businesses whose goal is manufacturing . Assist businesses whose goal is creating, packaging, marketing value-added products . Look for good-fit industry and crops and encourage growers with market research . Assist Butte County Fair with NEW copaborative ideas such as those coming out of Fairground Farms & Farmyard Fes- tivals: Showcasing California Specialty Crops. 7. Business advocacy - we will continue to advocate on behalf of business throughout Butte County -whether for- profit or nonprofit. We need every jobl Contractor Reports: We wif[ supply the County quarterly reports on the above stated activity with a narrative noting progress. A Proposal for Prosperity & Job Creation in Butte Gounty; On-the-Ground Economic Development 10