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237 <br /> <br /> The long term commitment to economic development shotdd be <br /> focused in the following area: <br /> <br /> · The retention and expansion of existing industry. <br /> <br /> · The marketing of Paris to recruit new industry. <br /> <br /> · The development of the community's infrastructure to support <br /> industry. <br /> <br /> · The development of public sentiment and support for the <br /> projects of the PEDC. <br /> <br /> GOAL I. Public Relations <br /> <br /> Develop a public relations program to solicit local support of projects <br /> and programs of the PEDC. <br /> <br /> OBJECTIVE <br /> To educate and inform the Paris general public as to the need and benefit <br /> of PEDC projects and programs. <br /> <br /> ACTIONS <br /> <br /> Positive interaction with all local media through explanation of actions <br /> by Board Members, availability for the interviews, serve as guest <br /> columnist for newspaper. <br /> <br /> Conduct and support community wide visioning. <br /> <br /> Utilize outside consultant groups if necessary. <br /> <br /> Coordinate with the Public Affairs Committee of the Chamber of <br /> Commerce. <br /> <br /> Utilize local labor organizations for communications. <br /> <br /> Direct communications with local minority leadership and special <br /> interest groups. <br /> <br /> <br />