Charlie Black
Chair
MISSION
The mission of the AIF is to retain and expand existing business and to attract new business all of which will create jobs and add tax base to the Abilene economy.
FOCUS FOR 2008-09:
Focus on Key Sectors - We will concentrate on sectors with the greatest potential growth.
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- Energy
- Bio-Tech
- Fabrication
- Software Testing
- Manufacturing/Services
- Medical
Focus on Labor - We will concentrate on developing a qualified labor force.
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- Assist in Developing Training Programs
- Promote Cooperative Efforts among Schools, Colleges, and Businesses to Train and Attract Labor
- Support the Pro Tech Magnet School, Health Magnet School
- Seek Ways to Train and Retain Local Talent
Focus on Military - We will continue support of Dyess and its operations.
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- Support Dyess and its Families
- Cooperate with the Military Affairs Committee
- Maintain and Grow Existing Wings/ Seek New Wings
- Assist in Developing and Seeking Funding for Infrastructure
Focus on Infrastructure/Buildings - We will review and examine needs for new industrial space and existing infrastructure for growth.
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- Seek to Utilize Existing Space
- Look to add Additional Industrial Space
- Examine and Support Development of Existing Infrastructure
Focus on the Legislature/Congress - We will concentrate on issues important to our community/region.
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- Seek Assistance with/for Key Sectors
- Insure Stability of Local Agencies
- Protect Dyess
Focus on Census - We will concentrate on the upcoming census to make certain all residents are counted.
Focus on Local Programs - We will support local programs.
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- Buy Big Country
- Fly Abilene
Focus on the Region - We will seek cooperative efforts to promote region
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- Work with TMCN on programs of material benefit to the region.
Focus on Airport - We will continue to support improvements and growth of Airport.
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- Keeping Existing Service and Attracting New Service
- Support completion of Enhancements
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
- Maintain Unemployment at 3-4 %.
- Add 500 new jobs.
- Add at Least $20 Million in new investments.
BOTTOM LINE:
MORE JOBS, INCREASED TAX REVENUES VIA CAPITAL ASSET GROWTH, DECREASED UNEMPLOYMENT - ALL LEAD TO A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR CITIZENS.
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