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Exhibit "B" <br />Economic Development Workshop <br />March 8, 2005 <br />5 pm <br />Business Retention <br />• Strengthening Relationship with Chamber of Commerce <br />o Identify, resolve and prevent issues <br />o Keep a pulse on the business community <br />• Signage <br />• Annual Awards Luncheon <br />o Recognize Top Sales Tax Producers/Employers <br />o Added Milestone Anniversaries <br />o Modified Program to add further value to businesses attending <br />■ Keynote Speaker — business related topics <br />• Billboard (evaluating Community Readerboard) <br />o Regional Advertising opportunities at reduced cost <br />• Business Spotlight <br />o Launched in January <br />o Emphasis on business that aren't typically recognized <br />• Made in Colton <br />o Increased Awareness of products manufactured/services in Colton <br />• Business Visitations <br />o Spotlight Businesses, irregular trends in sales tax, irregular trends in <br />electric consumption <br />o Increased Awareness of <br />■ Business needs <br />■ Expansion <br />■ Business practices/needs <br />■ International trade <br />■ Transportation <br />■ Cooperation with other Gov't Agencies <br />■ Clustering and support to and from other City businesses <br />• Welcome Brochure <br />• Business Survey <br />o Perception of City Services <br />o Needs (expansion, loans, advertising, hiring, etc.) <br />