THE ROAD AHEAD2013

Why We’re Here

•Review the Chamber’s strategic priorities• Share baseline findings from 2012 Economic Development Community Survey• Solicit feedback and ask for assistance with next steps

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The Chamber’s Strategic Priorities for 2013/2014

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Economic Development• Expand community knowledge around economic development• Identify & pursue ways to outreach to minority, women-owned

and home based businesses • Continue collaboration with local partners• Promote business and economic development-related

workshops • Provide communications support for the EOAC and other local

economic development efforts• Position Chamber as a bridge and resource for the business

community and government

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Survey Overview• Created Chamber’s Economic Alliance Council in 2011• Assigned task force to survey residents, businesses

owners & government officials• Designed and conducted surveys with 262 respondents

between May & August 2012• Submitted data to Daytona State College for

compilation and analysis• Share baseline findings• Solicit feedback & conduct follow up survey (Fall 2013)

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Some Perspective• Flagler County Economic Opportunity Advisory

Council was formed in Nov 2011• Helga van Eckert was hired as Exec Director of

Flagler County Department of Economic Opportunity in Mar 2012

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Survey Findings

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Are You Satisfied with Economic Development in Flagler County?

All respondentsYes 19%No 70%No Opinion 11%

(May – August 2012)

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How Do You Define Economic Development?

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Please Prioritize the Goals of Economic Development

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Whats Your Biggest Concern About Economic Development?

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What Needs to Be Done to Increase Jobs, Reduce Property Taxes and Provide Career Opportunities in Flagler County?

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Key Findings• Survey provided valuable baseline data • Consensus on the need for more jobs offering higher

salaries & career opportunities• Alignment on economic definition & priorities across

all focus groups

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Next Steps•Work with FCDEO and other partners to promote

successes to date to raise visibility/awareness of economic development efforts• Spread the word: “Business to Beaches, Flagler County

has it all”• Conduct follow up survey in late 2013

Increased focus on residents Measure changes in perception

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Conclusion•Consider the Chamber a willing partner, resource and a bridge to the business community• Let us know how we can help you

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The mission of the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce

is to help our business community thrive.

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Thank you!