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NORTH CAROLINA <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into the 1st day of July, 2010, by and between Orange <br /> County, North Carolina, 200 S. Cameron Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina, hereinafter referred to as <br /> "County"and North Carolina State University for and on behalf of its Small Business and Technology <br /> Development Center, 5 West Hargett Street, Suite 600, Raleigh, North Carolina 27601-1348, hereinafter <br /> referred to as the"SBTDC". <br /> WITNESSETH: <br /> WHEREAS, the on-going work of the Orange County SBTDC is consistent with the Orange <br /> County Economic Development Strategic Plan; and <br /> WHEREAS, the work of the Orange County SBTDC, the development of more comprehensive <br /> small business information, and a public awareness and educational program on the services available to <br /> small business, is an integral part of meeting the objectives specified in the Orange County Economic <br /> Development Strategic Plan; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Orange County Economic Development Commission, hereinafter referred to as <br /> the EDC, has endorsed the Orange County SBTDC concept, and has encouraged the County's support, <br /> financial and otherwise; and <br /> WHEREAS, the EDC is an agency of the County; and <br /> WHEREAS, economic development is an important public purpose which can be aided by <br /> contributions of Orange County funds; and <br /> WHEREAS, Orange County supports the Economic Development Strategic Plan, and public- <br /> private initiatives to implement the Plan. <br /> Now, therefore, in consideration of the above and the mutual covenants and considerations <br /> hereinafter set forth, the County and the SBTDC agree as follows: <br /> First, in consideration of the EDCs on-going support, the SBTDC will maintain a regional office in <br /> Orange County. This will consist, at minimum, of the presence of three professional staff members in the <br /> County. <br /> Second, the SBTDC will make its general business consulting services and more specialized <br /> services and counseling in the areas of international trade, technology development, and government <br /> procurement(including Pro-Bid)available to small firms and would-be entrepreneurs throughout the <br /> County. Where appropriate SBTDC will work with specific clients referred by the EDC. <br /> Third, one or more resources libraries will be maintained in the County and handout materials will <br /> be available. The SBTDC also will provide access to specialized software such as ProfitCents, a business <br /> benchmarking &financials comparison program, and other business start-up and assistance resources at <br /> no charge to the businesses. <br /> Fourth, the SBTDC will continue to develop and offer with the EDC and other sponsors a variety of <br /> training programs both for small business firms and for those who serve small businesses (such as <br /> bankers). These will be scheduled as requested/needed throughout the term of this agreement. An <br /> ongoing focus during the term of this contract shall continue to be assistance to female and minority <br /> owned businesses. <br /> Fifth, the SBTDC will work actively to increase public awareness of and access to its services <br /> throughout the County. A visitation effort will be conducted to acquaint Orange County's employers with <br /> services that can assist them with expansion. Efforts will be made to fully involve other agencies and <br />