01-10-2012 - Workshop CITY OF EDGEWATER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
"How Can WE Make Things Better"
Workshop Minutes
January 10,2012
6:00 p.m.
CITY ATTENDEES:
Mayor Mike Thomas EDB Member Bliss Jamison
Councilman Justin Kennedy EDB Member Jennifer Butera
EDB Member Chris Balmer PZB Member Bob McIntosh
EDB Member Marcia Barnett PZB Member Gene Emter
EDB Chairman Robert Lott
EDB Member Bill Wetherell
Mayor Thomas thanked everyone for attending.
WELCOME/INTRODUCTION
Chairman Lott welcomed all attendees and introduced the following people:
• City Council Members
• Economic Development Board Members
• Phil Ehlinger-Director of Volusia County Economic Development
• Tracey Barlow- City Manager
• Samantha Bishop-Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice-President
• Van Canada-Daytona State College Small Business Development Center
• Rick Frazier-Center for Business Excellence
• Jack Phifer and Ken Swanton-SCORE
Economic State of the County—Phil Ehlinger
Phil Ehlinger gave an overview of the County's Economic Development Division and what it does.
He also explained to the audience the different organizations they partner with to help bring resources to
businesses in Volusia County in order to help them grow.
Looking Forward in the City—Tracey Barlow
City Manager Barlow presented a slideshow which provided an overview of Edgewater and its visions for the
future.
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Business Leader Feedback—Facilitated by Martin Black
The following concerns were brought up by business owners:
• Sign Regulations
• Ridgewood Avenue Design Overlay
• Code Enforcement
• Itinerant Merchant Licenses
• Communication between the City and business owners
• The need for more special events
Economic Development Board Member Marcia Barnett informed everyone that there would be a"Volunteer
Rally" for the Edgewater Expo on January 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. and encouraged everyone to attend.
Chamber Membership Drawing
The winner of a free one year membership to the Chamber was Joan Cox.
Adjournment
The workshop adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Tabitha Russell
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