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LEDA extends contract for developer By ALICE SMITH, LTN Staff Writer April 19, 2002 - The Lincoln Economic Development Association voted unanimously Thursday to extend the contract of the Keith Corporation’s R. Alan Lewis as broker and development advisor for the Lincoln County Industrial Park. The two-year contract differs slightly from the initial one, LEDA Executive Director Barry Matherly said. First, no cash will be given upfront to The Keith Corporation for marketing purposes. Second, there will be more flexibility regarding commission. Matherly said there were problems attracting outside real estate agents to the park, because the commission had to be split. The new contract allows for the option of more commission for individual Realtors. Additional lighting will be added to Finger Mill and Cataler Roads, which lead into the park. Lewis called the park project a success. “We all can be proud of the work we’ve put into this,” he said. The group discussed marketing strategies to bring new businesses into the park, including a small brochure that community members could give out-of-town friends. People base a lot of their judgment on recommendations from friends, Matherly said, so it is important to make a lasting impression. When citizens and business people mention Lincoln County to friends, they could hand them a brochure. “What we want to do is get them to remember the conversation and contact us (LEDA),” Matherly said. The new program is slated to start sometime after July. In other business, the new Lincoln County map will be finalized and sent to the printer Tuesday. The map will be proofed today. Matherly praised the new map and its features, including historic sites and landfills, which weren’t included on the current map. “We’re adding as many bits of info as possible,” he said. The board voted unanimously to recommend Jerry Cochrane for the new Natural Resources Board. Matherly expressed a positive outlook on Lincoln County business, citing eight new prospects so far in April. City Manager Jeff Emory reported that work on the waste treatment plant is ahead of schedule. Emory said the city council gave staff approval of a design for a possible expansion of the fire department and city hall. Sharon Riggan, Employment Security Commission manager, said unemployment in Lincoln County dropped to 7.2 percent in February. An Employer Seminar for Lincoln County has been scheduled for May 23. For information, contact the ESC.
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