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About SEDCOR- WoodburnBolstering the Mid-Willamette Valley Economy Where preparation and opportunity meet 1 SEDCOR: The Region’s Economic Development Leader Focus: Mid Willamette Valley Marion, Polk & Yamhill Counties Founded in 1982 Structure: Private 501(c)6 nonprofit 400 members Funding: Public and Private 2 Mission: Add Traded Sector Jobs Business assistance Coordinate public & private resources Access to capital Tax incentives Trade and export assistance Recruitment Supply chain Workforce training and certification Manufacturing advocacy Information & referral resources 3 Four drivers of SEDCOR Retain and Grow the Traded Sector Recruit the Traded Sector Tell the Region’s Business Story Grow the Business Network 4 5 Traded Sector: Focus on Jobs Multiplier effect: From 2.5 – 15 Wages: Average 21% higher Technology & innovation: 72% of all private sector R&D spending 6 Retain & Grow Business Business Retention & Expansion in ten communities Over 800 traded sector employer visits this year 29 Certificates of Origin; international trade event Make It In Willamette Valley manufacturer outreach CTE Program and work with 9 school districts; 1,200 students exposed to trade jobs 7 Recruit Business Host multiple site selectors Site Link: Connect with site selectors in Oregon Large Lot initiative - direct company outreach 92 responses to requests-for-proposal in the last two years 8 Tell the Region’s Business Story Consistent new look and feel for SEDCOR All-new sedcor.com Press and media outreach 2,000 Enterprise magazines delivered to business leaders 9 Grow the Business Network Business referrals daily 2,000 business leaders networking: Industrial Site Tours Governor’s Reception Ag Breakfast Golf Tourney Honors Lunch Economic Business Forums 10 Key strategies in 2015-16 Build and recruit through Make it in the Willamette Valley connections Leverage web and new technology for stronger member engagement, recruitment Bolster local community networks with business through BR&E. 11 Questions? 12