1. Economic Impact of
Blueprint for Tomorrow
(FYE 2005 – 2010)
Transportation / Infrastructure Study
Transportation Study for the Eastern Shore
Partnership of county, Cities of Fairhope, Spanish Fort and
Daphne working towards three hubs along the Eastern Shore
Partnered with BRATS and Envision and helped promote
BayLinc, which has expanded to two buses into Mobile and
back again.
Kicked off the ShoreLinc, a new bus
route for Eastern Shore Employers,
in partnership with BRATS
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2. Economic Impact of
Blueprint for Tomorrow
(FYE 2005 – 2010)
Tourism Tourism Council
Opened the Scenic Overlook 7 days a week promoting the
Eastern Shore in Baldwin County ~ 74,611 tourists assisted
2007 through October 2010.
In addition, Fairhope Office assisted ~15,429 tourists during
the same period.
Brought in two main conferences: The Southern Economic
Development Council Annual Meeting and The Governors
Conference on Tourism and Travel with over 125 top
tourism officials of the state.
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11/9/2010

3. Economic Impact of
Blueprint for Tomorrow
(FYE 2005 – 2010)
Economic Development
Feasibility Study for Research/Tech Park on the Eastern
Shore.
Educated 400 small business owners based on
Improving Service during 3 years in workshop sessions.
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11/1/2010

4. Economic Impact of
Blueprint for Tomorrow
(FYE 2005 – 2010)
Education / Workforce Development
Student Training & Exploration Program (STEP) summer
of 2010 ~ going into its second year.
Choices for 3,972 students in 132 classes.
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11/1/2010

5. Economic Impact of
Blueprint for Tomorrow
(FYE 2005 – 2010)
Government Affairs
Spirit of Cooperation forum bringing together our three
cities to work on like projects.
Trips to Montgomery.
More Informational Forums ~ including Insurance.
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11/1/2010