02-23-2005 - WorkshopCITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
WORKSHOP
February 23, 2005
2:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Robert Lott called to order a workshop for the Economic Development Board at 5:08 p.m.,
Wednesday, February 23, 2005 in the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Members present were Chairman Lott, Christopher Balmer, Nora Aly, Doug McGinnis, Fred Fathi, and Tom
Hamall. Also present were City Manager Ken Hooper, Business Development Director Shannon Lewis, and
Board Coordinator Pat Drosten.
SUMMARY OF WORKSHOP:
Chairman Lott introduced the Board members and gave a brief overview of the Economic Boards function and
goals. He stated that the Board was looking for individuals to act in a fact finding role to help the them better
serve the City. He discussed the purpose of the workshop and asked those attending to introduce themselves
and tell a bit about themselves and their business.
Various Board members described the process of developing the Program of Work and outlined the tasks that
were set. There was discussion regarding the different types of promotional and outreach activities the Board
has planned. Additionally, they talked about some of the partnerships that have been formed with various
government, educational, and health agencies.
Chairman Lott than asked for input from the attendees in regard to what they see as the City's future
development needs. Several suggestions were presented including:
• More educational opportunities;
• Encouraging Special Events;
• Development of a "downtown" area;
• Attracting companies to support existing businesses;
• Development of the SR 442 corridor;
• Defining types of businesses the City should be targeting; and
• Getting business owners involved in growing their businesses.
Chairman Lott stated the Board will be sending out an email to those attendees interested in working with the
Board to provide better service to the community.
The workshop adjourned at 6:22.
Respectfully submitted by:
Pat Drosten, Board Coordinator
Economic Development Board
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