Okaloosa County BOCC — November 17, 2015 — Memorandum of Understanding

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) And EDC of Okaloosa County . Background Enterprise Florida, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. It is not a unit or entity of state government (§288.901(1) F.S.). Enterprise Florida is the principal economic development organization for the State of Florida, designed and structured as a public-private partnership for the express purpose of improving the quality of life for Floridians through the enhancement of the state's economy and economic competitiveness in the global economy (§288.901(2) F.S.). To facilitate job creation in the most efficient manner Enterprise Florida has established a primary partner approach to distributing lead referrals and coordinating prospect proposals. Each of Florida’'s 67 counties designates the organization that will be its primary partner contact for Enterprise Florida. ll. Purpose of this Memorandum 1. Allow Florida counties to name the primary partner it designates to receive lead referrals from and work with Enterprise Florida to develop prospect proposal responses; and 2. Facilitate Enterprise Florida’s desire to effectively communicate strategies and information with local and regional partners that will maximize their contribution toward the achievement the Florida’s economic development goals; and 3. Establishes the parameters for a successful partnership between Enterprise Florida and its primary partner, and outlines general responsibilities to be carried out by both parties. lll. Non-Binding Agreement This MOU establishes the basic tenements of a collaborative working relationship between Enterprise Florida and its primary partner to create more jobs for Florida, but does not impose a legal obligation on either party. IV. Designation Of Primary Partner Okaloosa County designates EDC of Okaloosa County as its primary economic development organization to receive lead referrals from and work with Enterprise Florida to develop prospect proposal responses. By written notice, Okaloosa County may change its primary partner designation at any time. Under this MOU Enterprise Florida and EDC of Okaloosa County will maintain their own autonomy while collaborating to increase job creation for the local area, region and state. V. Parties’ Roles & Responsibilities As the competition for job creation opportunities becomes more intense, Enterprise Florida and EDC of Okaloosa County can greatly improve chances of success by performing tasks that coordinates efforts and leverages the strengths of both entities. Memorandum of Understanding | 2015 1 VI. Partnership EDC of Okaloosa County will share information about Enterprise Florida programs and activities to local constituents, local government, chambers of commerce and other organizations that support local economic development initiatives. This information may be shared through EDC of Okaloosa County’s website, brochures, pamphlets, area broadcast media, and other appropriate channels. EDC of Okaloosa County agrees to serve as the primary point of contact for Enterprise Florida to supply disaster recovery information and assistance to businesses throughout Okaloosa County. VIl. Business Development Enterprise Florida is responsible for generating prospect leads at the state level and disseminating those leads to the primary partner in each county that meets the project's stated criteria for a relocation/expansion site. EDC of Okaloosa County will make every effort to connect with Enterprise Florida early in the prospect development phase to maximize Florida's chances of success. Enterprise Florida will provide continuing technical assistance and project support as needed. 1. As mutually agreed, Enterprise Florida will support projects, initiatives and prospect development activities of EDC of Okaloosa County. In turn, EDC of Okaloosa County will alert Enterprise Florida of said activities and needed assistance with as much advance notice as possible