Hi, Randy- I'm here- just had some other things to do this afternoon
I'm involved as a citizen- I'm not on the staff of EDC, nor on the board. The staff would be a better and more comprehensive resource for you, and they will be glad to give you a list of strategies the groups are working on. One group is concentrating on attracting new industry, one is working on retaining existing industries, and one is working on encouraging entrepreneurship. Strategies are being developed to attract industries identified as a good fit for our county. The EDC has an inventory of vacant buildings as well as properties for sale. Marketing is being done to promote the business campus (industrial park) at Siler City. There are groups working to position for stimulus money to come to this county for economic development. (Regardless of how you feel about the stimulus package, hopefully all agree that we need to get some of the funds to stimulate the economy in our own county) And the county is getting some interest from businesses. There are several companies seriously looking at this county to locate. The county and the municipalities appear to be working together nicely.
The biggest recent "success" was the expansion at Uniboard in Moncure. Hopefully there will be more soon to come.
There are some good things happening. Those with an interest need to step up to the plate and get involved. The county needs the perspectives and ideas of as many who can.
As a citizen, I appreciate your interest, Randy, and hope you will get involved.
