The Economic Development Commission was established in 1987. Its Mission is to advocate on behalf of business operational needs in a corridor and/or identify hinderances to business entry for the community; as well as propose solutions. Established by City Council, as a visionary lead toward economic diversification, job growth and preservation, building the local tax base, and equitable generation of wealth.
The Business Corridors are:
- North US85
- Mesa Ridge
- Olde Town/Downtown
- Gateway
- Bandley Drive
- South Academy Highlands (SAH)
2023 Initiatives of the Economic Development Commission include:
- COVID Roadmap to Recovery
- Industry Messaging/ Positioning
- Olde Town Revitalization Support Programs
- Incentive Policy and Recruitment Aide for Commercial Development
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- Business Retention/ Expansion/ Attraction and Migration Paths
- Preservation Business Growth Corridors
- Broker / Developer PR Campaign
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The board meets on the second Monday of each month beginning at 5:30pm City Hall.
The seven member board, consists of the following:
Harville Small (Chair) |
Dan Osinski (Vice Chair) |
Wandaleen Thomas |
Phyllis Baez |
James Flowers |
Terrence Diaz |
Mercedez Davis |
Darlene Cruz (Ex-Officio) |
Kimberly Bailey (Director) |
VACANCY: The City is recruiting for the Economic Development Commission (EDC). Residents which are active or retired business owners, real estate professionals, military, legislative or finance individuals are highly encouraged to apply. Click Here to learn more or to obtain an 2023 board member application.
Please see Bios for EDC member backgrounds.
Click HERE for 2022 meeting minutes
Click HERE for 2021 meeting minutes
Click HERE for 2020 meeting minutes
Click HERE for 2019 meeting minutes
To learn more about EDC, please email [email protected] or call
(719) 393-4949.