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greatly diminished by 2012. Still, Economic Development staff continued to target top sales <br />tax producers for retention visits and monthly monitors the largest businesses in the city for <br />any changes that would cause them to relocate out of the City. Medtronic, Inc. , a global <br />leader in medical technology with over 250 locations worldwide, recently announced plans <br />to expand their existing facility at 1851 E Deere. A 9,429 square foot building will be <br />constructed to link two existing buildings to create more office and manufacturing space at <br />the site. It is expected the company will add over 150 new jobs in this expansion. <br />Additionally, during the 2011-2012 report period, Economic Development Division staff <br />worked with over 125 companies to find a site in the City of Santa Ana - 31 of these <br />companies found a location and are currently doing business in the City. <br />¦ Marketing: At its July 2011 Business Forum, the Economic Development Division released <br />its new Business Resource Guide - a 15-page handbook tailored to give Santa Ana business <br />owners the tools they need to achieve success in the City. The guide provides businesses <br />with the local resources and contacts in focus areas such as business development, permit <br />processing, financial resources, international trade and the ten steps to starting your <br />business. In February 2012, Economic Development Division staff made a presentation on <br />the benefits of the Enterprise Zone and WORK Center to over 60 businesses. These <br />businesses are all tenants of Colton Company, a large office property management <br />company. Staff continues to meet with over ten businesses monthly to explain the benefits <br />of the City's Enterprise Zone. <br />¦ Business Liaison/Partner Support: In July 2011, the City of Santa Ana hosted a business <br />forum entitled "Navigating your Business to Succeed" to engage the local business leaders <br />and business community in a discussion on how the City can continue to foster and grow a <br />business friendly climate for those businesses to succeed. One of the primary outcomes of <br />that forum was to continue to support and strengthen relationships with the local <br />Chambers of Commerce. Economic Development staff have hosted monthly meetings with <br />the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, <br />Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County, and the Vietnamese American Chamber of <br />Commerce and discussed its upcoming plans to work cooperatively to augment funding for <br />joint programs and services. <br />The Economic Development Division works closely with the City Manager and other City <br />departments in an effort to present a unified, streamlined approach concerning development <br />and business issues. The Division coordinates many of its programs with various organizations <br />including the Orange County Business Council, Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce, State of <br />California Department of Housing & Community Development, State of California Department <br />of Labor, U.S. Small Business Association, local business associations, commercial brokers, <br />developers, financial institutions, and several other outside agencies. Economic Development <br />Division staff have also attended and participated in more than five other monthly meetings <br />with local business associations such as the Small Business Administration. These meetings <br />help develop relationships with external organizations so as to assist in obtaining a favorable <br />address of issues impacting Economic Development in Santa Ana. <br />08/23/2012 40 <br />19C-48