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Business Reten on & Expansion • Developed a new ' Industrial Managers Associa on' (IMA) of top-level industry officials • Implemented a new supervisor training program to meet the needs of industry • Spearheaded the 2nd year of the 'I3' ini a ve – Industry Ignites Instruc on • Expanded ' Wayne County Industry Celebra on' (WCIC) events to include a new Forkli Rodeo & new Milestone Achievement Award presenta ons Business Development & Marke ng • Developed a strong pipeline of companies who have visited our community and are considering reloca ng • Embarked on an aggressive 'sector-focused' marke ng campaign featured in various publica ons, at trade shows and through lead genera on firms • Unveiled a new WCDA logo, branding campaign and website Product Development • Moved forward with a 100,000 SF pad-ready site and 50,000 SF shell building at ParkEast • Appraised 38 acres to be marketed as commercial property at ParkEast • Selected for the Duke 'Site Readiness Program' for the development of a new industrial park • Conducted environmental studies at the Mt. Olive Industrial Park with conceptual design layout of available proper es Investor Rela ons & Development • Sent postcards, periodic newsle ers & e-blasts to inform investors of ongoing WCDA ac vi es & ini a ves • Featured individual investors on social media • Conducted face-to-face visits with various investors • Held an annual investor mee ng to update investors on WCDA accomplishments IMPACT WAYNE FUNDS IN ACTION Program Expenses 1/1/16-6/30/17 21 | WCDA Annual Report Providing the lead in Economic Development Initiatives for the advancement of Wayne County. WayneAlliance.org JOIN THE VIP CLUB TODAY! • $10 off your next visit • Points every time you visit Carl & Chelle's • Members Only Rewards and Offers • A Special Reward for your birthday • And so much more! IT'S EASY TO GET STARTED! Just Scan! or Enroll Online at www.carlandchelles.com 702 Corporate Drive • Goldsboro, NC (919) 734-1617 www.carlandchelles.com • Open at 5pm Daily Gift Cards Available "Nicest Little Steakhouse in Town" SERVING PRIME RIB EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT JOIN US FOR LUNCH Fridays 11:30-2:30