Abilene Industrial Foundation

The Abilene Industrial Foundation (AIF) is an agency of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, working under contract to the Development Corporation of Abilene (DCOA). The AIF is responsible for site selection assistance, marketing, and existing business retention/expansion, and is a source of comprehensive information for expanding the relocating business.

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Norm Archibald	Woody Gilliland	Vicki Reynolds
Neomia Banks	Larry Hall	Jim Rosel
Grady Barr	Valentin Hernandez	John Russell
Jim Barr	Scott Hibbs	Darryl Schriver
Yvonne Batts	Seaton Higginbotham	Butch Schuman
Charles Black	Mark Horn	Kris Seale
Greg Blair	Fred Lee Hughes	Bill Senter
Jackson Boen	David Jones	Scott Senter
Gray Bridwell	Kelly Kinard	Ron Simpson
Tucker Bridwell	Bill King	John Snapp
John Brogan	Marla Knight	Bob Surovik
Richard Burdine	Tim Lancaster	Randy Teakell
Ron Butler	Peter Lauve	Eric Thomas
Tony Conder	Jim Leonard	James D. Tittle
Dave Copeland	Ken Liles	James Webster
Joe Crawford	Jerry Love	Cleve Whitener
Mike Denny	Raymond McDaniel, Jr.	H. C. Zachry
Scott Dueser	Burrell McElvain
Mike Dunnahoo	Mike McMahan
Carol Dupree	Jim McNeer
Billy Edwards	Royce Money
Bill Ehrie	Mike Murphy
Brian Etchison	Kim Nussbaum
Steve Fehr	Charlie Pigeon
Ray Ferguson	David Polnick
Gary Galbraith	Harold Preston
Larry Gill	Jack Rentz

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	Abilene Industrial Foundation 2008-2009 Business Plan
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.

• Energy
• Bio-Tech
• Fabrication
• Software Testing
• Manufacturing/Services
• Medical

Focus on Labor – We will concentrate on developing a qualified labor force.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Buy Big Country
• Fly Abilene

Focus on the Region – We will seek cooperative efforts to promote region

• Work with TMCN on programs of material benefit to the region.

Focus on Airport – We will continue to support improvements and growth of Airport.

• 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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Bill Ehrie President email	Iris Kammerdiener Administrative Assistant email
Gary Robinett Director of Marketing and Industrial Recruitment email

Address: 174 Cypress St., Suite 300
Phone: (325) 673-7349
Toll Free: (800) 299-0005
Fax: (325) 673-9193
Email: Industrial Foundation
Website: www.developabilene.com