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software such as FISCAL—a loan package evaluation and spreadsheet program—and <br /> other business start-up and assistance resources at no charge to the businesses. <br /> Fourth, the SBTDC will continue to develop and offer with the EDC and other <br /> sponsors a variety of training programs both for small business firms and for those who <br /> serve small businesses(such as bankers). These will be scheduled bi-annually throughout <br /> the term of this agreement. A specific focus during the term of this contract shall be <br /> assistance to female and minority owned businesses. <br /> Fifth, the SBTDC will work actively to increase public awareness of and access to <br /> its services throughout the County.A visitation effort will be conducted to acquaint <br /> Orange County's employers with services that can assist them with expansion. Efforts <br /> will be made to fully involve other agencies and resources such as Chambers of <br /> Commerce, SCORE, the local community college, Goodwork, Self Help, and local <br /> professional and civic groups. <br /> Sixth, the.SBTDC will provide technical assistance,business plan and loan <br /> package preparation assistance to businesses and individuals preparing to apply for <br /> financing from the Orange County Small Business Loan Pool. <br /> Seventh, the SBTDC will provide the EDC with a written report within 30 days of <br /> the close of each quarter. This will detail the program and service activities of the SBTDC <br /> in Orange County for the quarter. The SBTDC also will provide a report of client <br /> evaluations of services each quarter. <br /> Eighth, the SBTDC will make its best good faith effort to continue and/or expand <br /> the level of service in Orange County proposed under this agreement beyond the terms of <br /> this agreement. <br /> Ninth, in return for the foregoing, the County will pay the SBTDC $10,000 in two <br /> $5,000 installments. The first such installment shall be paid on or about November 15, <br /> 1999, and the final payment will be paid on or about April 15, 2000. <br /> Tenth, the EDC will actively support and promote the programs and services of the <br /> SBTDC within Orange County. <br /> Eleventh, the Director of the EDC will become a member of the SBTDC state- <br /> wide Advisory Board, as long as this agreement is in effect. <br /> Twelfth, the term of this agreement will be 1 year beginning July 1, 1999 and <br /> ending June 30, 2000. <br /> Thirteenth, this agreement may be terminated at any time upon the mutual consent <br /> of the parties or upon 90 days advance written notice by either party. <br />