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Third,one or more resources libraries will be maintained in the County and handout materials will be <br /> 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 no <br /> charge to the businesses. <br /> Fourth, the SBTDC will continue to develop and offer with OCED and other sponsors a variety of <br /> training programs both for small business firms and for those who serve small businesses(such as bankers). <br /> These will be scheduled as requested/needed throughout the tern of this agreement. An ongoing focus <br /> during the term of this contract shall continue to be assistance to female and minority 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 filly involve other agencies and <br /> resources such as Chambers of Commerce, SCORE,the local community college, Goodwork, Self Help,and <br /> local professional and civic groups. <br /> Sixth, the SBTDC will provide technical assistance, business plan and loan package preparation <br /> assistance to businesses and individuals preparing to apply for financing from the Orange County Small <br /> Business Loan Pool. <br /> Seventh,the SBTDC will provide OCED with a written annual report. This will detail the program <br /> and service activities of the SBTDC in Orange County for the year. The SBTDC also will provide a report of <br /> client evaluations of services each year. <br /> Eighth,the SBTDC will make its best good faith effort to continue and/or expand the level of service <br /> in Orange County proposed under this agreement beyond the terns of this agreement. <br /> Ninth,in return for the foregoing,the County will pay the SBTDC$10,000 in one installment(which <br /> may be used to pay for supplies, rent, parking, or any other operating expenses necessary to help keep this <br /> SBTDC regional center office in Orange County). The County will make efforts for this payment to be trade <br /> on or about October 15,2012,or as soon thereafter as possible. <br /> Tenth, OCED will actively support and promote the programs and services of the SBTDC within <br /> Orange County. <br /> Eleventh, the Director of OCED will remain a member of the SBTDC Regional Advisory Board as <br /> long as this agreement is in effect. <br /> Twelfth,the SBTDC authorizes inspection by the Orange County Finance Director or his designee of <br /> so much of the books and records of the SBTDC, which document receipt and expenditure of County funds. <br /> The books and records of the SBTDC shall be made available to the County Finance Director or his designee <br /> upon reasonable notice. <br /> Thirteenth, in the event that the SBTDC ceases to function or ceases to provide the services <br /> described herein without a County approved written assignment or release by County of its responsibilities, <br /> this agreement will terminate and the SBTDC will return any unexpended and unobligated moneys paid the <br /> SBTDC pursuant to this agreement. <br /> The tern of this agreement rendered shall be from July 1,2012 to June 30.2013. <br /> Provider represents and agrees that Provider is qualified to perform and fully capable of performing and <br /> providing the services required or necessary under this Agreement in a fully competent, professional and <br /> timely manner to the satisfaction of the County. Provider shall be responsible for all errors or omissions, in <br /> Revised July 2010 2 <br />