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DOMESTIC CLIENT MISSIONS These missions are to selected geographic areas and target specific clients in specific industries. The Lockwood Greene study suggested six target industries (information technology manufacturing, information technology service, wholesale, finance, insurance, and back-office operations). We have added transportation and automotive components (including racing-related industries) to this list, which are also targets of the Partnership and the NCDOC. The EDC board supports participation in at least two-ally sponsored domestic client missions consistent with the targets outlined in Lockwood Greene and consistent with the targeting efforts of the NCDOC and the Partnership. CONSULTANT MISSIONS Many domestic site search projects are conducted by firms that specialize in the site location process and are staffed by experts in the area of public incentives. Both the NCDOC and the Partnership have consultant missions scheduled. It is suggested that we participate in at least two, but not more than three, consultant missions during 2003/2004. CORENET CONFERENCES CoreNet is a global organization of corporate real estate executives from major U.S., European, and Asian firms. The organization conducts two Global Summits in the U.S. and two offshore conferences each year. Staff has participated in both domestic Global Summits each year since the 1980's, and several members of CoreNet have located facilities in Cabarrus County. The EDC board supports the continued participation in these Summits and our participation in the NCDOC hospitality events at the Summit when they occur. There is $2,000 in the budget for each conference. Our financial participation in the NCDOC- sponsored Summit events is expected to be around $1,500. We do not expect to attend either of the international CoreNet conferences during 2003/2004. COCA COLA 600 Cabarrus EDC played a significant role in convincing the Partnership to host an event at the Coca Cola 600 NASCAR event in June. This event is targeted to racing-related clients, auto-related clients, and consultants active in the automotive industry. Cabarrus EDC is expected to play a key role in the planning and implementation of the event. The EDC Board supports involvement in keeping with time and budgetary considerations.