HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/12/2025 Economic Development Committee Agenda — 5/12/25
Meeting Objectives
• Report results of Synergy Summit, Zoning meeting participation, Town
Board Presentation, continue planning for key projects
EEC Meeting Guidelines
• Jack will discuss guidelines for future meetings (see attached).
Synergy Summit Results
• Very successful meeting. 31 panelists and 17 guests.
• Thank you and summary results will be mailed to roundtable participants.
Zoning Project Update/to dos
• Attend local zoning meetings. First meeting 5/12 at 6:30 in Rec Center.
Business Meeting 5/29 at 6:30 in Rec Center. Also various meetings taking
place in the Town Hamlets.
• Provide individual feedback and suggestions.
• Review the zoning project document thoroughly.
• Collaboratively combine ideas into a unified proposal.
Directory and Event Calendar
• Working on strategy.
EEC Objectives and Update to Town Board
• Brian, Jennifer and Jack
• provided an update on the Economic Development
Committee's objectives and progress on ongoing initiatives,
including the Synergy Summit and zoning project.
Status of prior meetings next steps
• Amanda will conduct research on the Asheville, NC website as a
potential model for future EDC online presence and
engagement tools Brian will compile a list of bona fide
businesses in town and begin building a business database.
Committee to develop a proposal and accompanying budget for
implementation.
• Alexa noted that this initiative would likely require software
development support and ongoing maintenance, which should
be considered in the planning and budgeting stages.
Additional EEC projects
• Bizchats
• Business Resource Platform
• New Business and Homeowner guidance "Map."