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SDNEDC New Members! Please join us in welcoming our new members: California Manufacturing Technology Consulting, California Center for the Arts and North County Health Services. Renewals: City of Esconido and City of Vista.

Board Meeting Notes from July 14, 2005

Vice Chairman Dan Wray recognized Jim Gonsalves, representative of Supervisor Pam Slater - Price who is Chairperson for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and Lenna Wright, representative of Congressman Darrell Issa, for a special presentation to Joe Gabaldon who is SDNEDC’S immediate Past Chairman. They both read proclamations recognizing his outstanding service to the community and tireless work on behalf of economic development in North County as Chairman from 2003 - 2005.

Presentation: Lorri Aiello and Brendan Reagan from California Manufacturing Technology Consulting ® (CMTC) introduced their services to the board. CMTC is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to help Southern California’s small and medium-sized manufacturers improve their competitiveness. In other words, CMTC offers assistance to manufacturers who need help in reducing costs, boosting sales, retaining employees, and remaining in business. They are offering a complimentary survey for businesses that will identify areas where improvement would result in greater efficiency, higher productivity and improved profits. We look forward to having them as new members and partners in the Center for Entreprenomics.

Gary Knight reported on the Center for Entreprenomics. The advisory committee will be chaired by Dennis Guseman and the members of that body are being identified. Any interested members are encouraged to apply. Gary also discussed the goals from the strategic planning session for the EDC and noted that we have implemented or achieved all but one of them as of this date. We have helped three new businesses to site in the North County: an engineering firm that will be located in Carmel Valley – Del Mar, a gourmet food store in Carlsbad and a manufacturing consultant in Oceanside.

Marketing Committee: Gary Knight gave the report and stated that the Union-Tribune is looking at the cost to print and advertise a magazine that represents the North County economy. Gary also mentioned that the committee is looking at the collateral and branding image for the Center of Entreprenomics. He invited members to volunteer.

Program Committee: It has been suggested that SDNEDC have an event hosted by each city EDC's with a presentation presented by the host organization. Staff continues to work on this project and discuss ways to implement this and make it valuable for the participants.

Regional Infrastructure Committee: Gary Knight stated that Don Parent discussed power transmission lines and the dedication of the Miguel - Mission 2 line bringing power line north from Otay Mesa. Emery Gerhardt stated that the Airport Working Group is still focused on sites that are not practical due to distance / time. He will keep us informed as the discussions continue.

For more information on how to become a member of the EDC, or if you know of someone that should be involved, please contact our office at 760-598-9311.