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We <br />NAME OF BOARD /COMMISSION: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY <br />BOARD. <br />Report Period: <br />Jan. 1 — Dec. 31, 2014 <br />ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br />ANNUAL REPORT/ WORK PLAN FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />The Board of Commissioners welcomes input from various advisory boards and <br />commissions in preparation for its annual planning retreat. Please complete the <br />following information, limited to the front and back of this form. Other background <br />materials may be provided as a supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this form. <br />Board /Commission Name: <br />Orange County Economic Development Advisory Board <br />Person to address the BOCC at work session, if applicable, and contact <br />information: <br />D.R. Bryan (Chair of Advisory Board) <br />Tel # (919) 880 -1478 or drb(a-)bpropnc.com <br />Primary County Staff Contact: <br />Steve Brantley, Director <br />Orange County Economic Development <br />(919) 245 -2326 <br />sbrantleyC_orangecountync.gov <br />How many times per month does this board /commission meet, including any <br />special meetings and sub - committee meetings? <br />Meetings were held from 8:00 am — 9:30 AM of the second Monday of every other <br />month, unless otherwise rescheduled, as follows: January 27, March 17, May 19, <br />September 8, and November 10. Location of each meeting rotated to various locations <br />within the County. <br />Brief Statement of Board /Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. <br />Work cohesively with the County's Economic Development staff and other economic <br />development partners to position Orange County as a competitive location for business <br />ventures, capital investment and new employment opportunities. <br />What are your Board /Commission's most important accomplishments? <br />Throughout 2014, the Advisory Board's member formed subcommittees that met and <br />