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:
Vacant (Chair) |
Dan Osinski (Vice Chair) |
Wandaleen Thomas |
Phyllis Baez |
James Flowers |
Terrence Diaz |
Mercedez Davis |
Darlene Cruz (Ex-Officio) |
Kimberly Bailey (Director) |
Please see Bios for EDC member backgrounds.
2024 OPEN RECRUITMENT NOTICE:
The Economic Development Commission (EDC) is active in recruitment of retired business owners, real estate professionals, military, finance, or legislative individuals to serve in an advisory capacity to City Council on matters important to growing the City’s economy. Interested applicants must be a registered voter and be a resident within the City of Fountain for consideration. Effective March 1, 2024, an inaugural one year with an option for subsequent two year renewal terms. If you are interested in serving, please submit a “Boards or Commissions Application Form” to [email protected], Economic Development/Urban Renewal Director or call 719-322-2056 to learn more.
Click HERE for 2023 meeting minutes
Click HERE for 2022 meeting minutes
Click HERE for 2021 meeting minutes
Click HERE for 2020 meeting minutes
To learn more about EDC, please email [email protected] or call
(719) 393-4949.