March 2009 Economic Update

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Dear Investor:

Keeping our investors informed about the steps taken for economic recovery is a priority for the EDC. This Special Economic Update invites you to attend a Community Briefing on President Obama’s Stimulus Plan and what impact these dollars will have in stimulating Marion County’s economy.

This event will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the Webber Center located on CFCC’s campus from 11:30 – 2:00, with lunch provided, in lieu of the regularly scheduled March Board of Director’s meeting.

Due to limited seating, reservations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact Ann at 291-4416 or e-mail ann@ocalaedc.org to make your reservation.

More details are listed below.

Best Regards,

Important EDC Investor Briefing on
The American Recovery and Investment Act of 2009:
The Economic Stimulus Plan and
It’s Application to the Place We Call Home

The Federal Economic Stimulus Plan is important, complex legislation that is designed to connect to places like Marion County. Our leaders have asked the EDC to prepare a 2-hour briefing on the funding process, local opportunities and key sectors.

This energetic and fast-past session will be moderated by Don Upton of Fairfield Index, Inc.
and focus on key sectors which include:

Workforce Training
Transportation and Infrastructure
Healthcare
Education
Energy and Agriculture, and
A case study by a local business that has been able to access
stimulus dollars for their company through the RFP process.

Don’t miss this opportunity to obtain resources that could help your company capture stimulus dollars! Call today to make your reservation – Ann at 291-4416 or ann@ocalaedc.org.

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