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1:01	Dale McConnaughay - Okay, we are ready to get started, Who has joined us?

1:02	[Comment From LEG] I'm here. But I'm not sure I have strong opinions on the list of topics

1:02	Dale McConnaughay - Okay ... well, if we get through it quickly, we can discuss some issues you may bring to the table.

1:02	Dale McConnaughay - Let's go ahead with No. 1

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Dale McConnaughay - Although it is entirely fitting Richmond and Wayne County recognize and honor local businesses that have redoubled efforts or increased employment locally, we should never be smug about actively and aggressively recruiting new firms. For one thing, they are the lifeblood of new ideas and new ways of doing business. Most communities are in great need of that kind of diverse, revolving leadership.

1:03	Jason Truitt - Is this in reference to the EDC's annual business awards the organization gave out Monday?

1:04	Dale McConnaughay - Yes ...My thought here is that we cannot rest on simply "growing" existing business if we are seeking a wider diversity of business.

1:05	[Comment From LEG] (Am I the only non-PI here?) OK, #1 sounds right. Are you going to talk about the annual awards or was that just the reason that triggered the thought?

1:05	Dale McConnaughay - Well, sure -- the annual awards were intended to recognize existing business that have expanded. And you are the only one on so far, but it is early.

1:07	Dale McConnaughay - I am still waiting to see if Beefeater intends to ever join us, or just keeps shooting from behind rocks after the fact.

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