marion county florida economic development target industry study may 2003 prepared for the ocala corporation by william h fruth policom 2740 sw martin downs blvd 279 palm city fl 34990 772 781 5559 www com page 1 introduction communities around country which are concerned with quality of life their residents have initiated programs a comprehensive program includes three major activity areas existing retains and causes expansion contributory industries 2 recruitment designed to lure new employers area 3 start up fosters creation business entities in community all necessary long term health an however varying degrees weight or emphasis placed upon each depending condition character local economy large presence companies strong might place greater on retention than distressed those lack diversity need
