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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.


2008-2009 Abilene Industrial Foundation Board of Directors
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  


Paul Cannon, Chair

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.


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

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