[SEDCO Chairman Nat McClure introduced SEDCO's portion of the meeting and said,] 2004-2005 was the biggest year for SEDCO since it was created 10 years ago, ... the year has been fantastically exciting. |
Economic development and quality education are integrally linked. ... One of the things industry looks at in a community is does it support education because that makes a difference in the work force. It's a quality of life factor. |
If we don't pass bond elections for schools and we have overcrowded schools, it's much more difficult for us recruit new jobs for people to live their own American dream, |
It has to be for the right things, ... And what we're talking about in this election are some new schools to deal with overcrowding, safety and security. That's what the (SEDCO) board was supporting. |
not businesses that produce yesterday's products. |
The first goal is to retain and expand existing businesses, |
The past month has been filled with prospect activity. We have had inquiries and site visits from several quality prospects. The increase in prospect activity is an encouraging sign for what may come over the next 12 to 18 months. |