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<br />Economic Development Activity <br />Report for September-November 2005 <br />December 19, 2005 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />Marketing <br /> <br />· The DEPOT Marketing Program Staff has begun cost analysis and <br />research for banners, racks, and other equipment needed to facilitate <br />the implementation of the marketing plan at The DEPOT. A status <br />report will be presented at the Main Street Council Committee <br />meetings. <br />· Manufacturers Roundtable - This quarterly meeting was held in October <br />wi th 21 business representatives in attendance. A panel discussion <br />consisted of Workers Compensation compliance and working with <br />insurance brokers. <br />· Citywide Marketing Plan - Staff is developing a Request for Proposals <br />to assist with the development of a City-wide marketing plan. <br />· OC Small Business Tax Day - Staff participated in the annual event and <br />manned a resource table marketing the City and business incentives. <br />· Business Attraction - Approximately 30 companies have contacted staff <br />regarding relocating to the City. Staff is assisting with property <br />leads, interfacing with the City's development agencies, providing <br />information on tax incentives, and demographic data. <br />· Business Retention- Approximately 50 retention meetings were held with <br />local businesses. The meetings focused on such issues as expanding <br />operations, City services, tax incentive programs, foreign trade zone, <br />and workforce needs. <br /> <br />190-3 <br /> <br />