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FROM: SUPE,RVISQR MARK DeSAULNIERCosta
DATE: DECEMBER2 •'' �~�
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SUBJECT: COUNTY MEMBERSHIP IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE FOR BUSINESS
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
AUTHORIZE the Chair, Board of Supervisors, to enter into discussions with the Economic
Development Alliance for Business for Contra Costa County membership and participation in
planning efforts. (All Districts)
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND:
The Economic Development Alliance for Business was established in 1990 to promote the
East Bay for business attraction, expansion and investment. The organization is a forum for
business, local government, labor, education, and community leaders to address the region's
challenges. The organization provides a number of services for businesses and member
governments to facilitate business investment and retention as well as job development
throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. EDAB works closely with the Contra Costa
Council and the Contra Costa Economic Partnership on a number of joint transportation and
jobs housing initiatives.
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SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED: DECEMBER 9,2003
Contact: Betty Fisher(925)646-5763 JOHN SWEETEN, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
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Specific services that EDAB could provide to Contra Costa County include:
• Promote access to County issued Industrial development bonds to local and prospective
manufacturing businesses (the primary incentive available for manufacturing businesses
in California);
• Participation at tradeshows, in regional and national publications, through targeted direct
mailings and on the Internet;
• Internet links, contact information and data maintained on www.edab.ora which averages
over 12,000 users per month and exceeded 300,000 hits in October 2003;
• Comprehensive economic data and analysis available provided for members including
industry and cluster analysis with monthly trend data for the at least two years;
• Included as a sponsor in EDAB's Quarterly Forecast and Monthly updates (sent to over
2,300 recipients and utilized by bond rating agencies, businesses and government;
• Participation in EDAB's Legislative Reception, Membership Events and Co-sponsored
events;
• A leadership role in determining how EDAB and its members collectively can improve the
business climate and quality of life of the East Bay.