Economic Development
It is the vision of the Economic Development Commission to support Mount Airy in being a healthy, thriving, high quality community. It is recognized that economic vitality is part of the foundation for Mount Airy’s progress and livability. To achieve this vision, the Commission which consists of business and citizen volunteers, will work to maintain Mount Airy’s reputation as a highly desirable place to work, with a high quality of life and a well educated workforce. The Commission will strive to maximize the community’s strategic location as a valuable resource, and will actively target individuals and companies who can offer good employment prospects, draw from the local labor pool and are good corporate citizens.
The Economic Development Commission meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Mission Statement:
The Economic Development Commission of Mount Airy’s Mission is to retain, expand, attract, and recruit diversified business development providing varied and broad job opportunities for the purpose of maintaining Mount Airy’s high quality of life.
The following members currently sit on the Commission:
- Frank Dertzbaugh (2/19)
Shaun Gratton (9/20)
- Bob King - Council Liaison (2019)
- Jimmy Linton - (9/17)
- Bill McCullough - Secretary (9/18)
- Donnamarie Needle (7/18)
- Zachary Peters (9/18)
- Mike VanSant - (7/17)
- Andrew Williamson - Chairman (7/17)
* No vacancies
Resources
Frederick County Economic Development Website
Frederick County Workforce Services - www.FrederickWORKS.com
Carroll County Economic Development Website
Carroll County Workforce Services - www.carrollWORKS.com
Strategic Marketing Plan - March 2016
- Starting and Planning a Business
- Guide on Registering a Business by State
- Guide to Starting and Running a Business
- Small Business Recruiting and Hiring Guide
- Small Business Taxation Forms and Publications
- Small Business Bookkeeping Basics
Meeting Minutes
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION- Minutes-Combined Jan/Feb 2015
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION- Minutes-25 Mar 2015
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION- Minutes-20 Apr 2015
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION- Minutes-27 May 2015
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION-Minutes-Combined June/July 2015
August Meeting Minutes will be Reviewed for Approval on September 23, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
For the Minutes Archive Please visit the Documents page under Economic Development.