Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team Minutes

September 15, 2016

Welcome/Introductions

Recognition of Host/Sponsor

Matt Saenger – Balsam West Fiber

Last mile of fiber should be completed 9/26/16

Lower end of county should be completed 1^{st or 2nd week of November 2016}

Freddie Harrill ^{– Director, McGill Associates}

General Items

Approval of July 21, 2016 minutes

Motion made by Dick Evans

Seconded by David Dodson

Motion carried

Approval of agenda – motion carried

Guest Speaker

North Carolina Community Foundation

Megan Lynch Ellis – Regional Development Officer

State wide community foundation

Local Board of Directors include Carla Icenhower, Yvette Carringer and Pam Shaffer

Reports/Discussion Items

Committee Reports

Economic Development, Business and Industry – Andy Cable

Education and Workforce Development – Rhonda Anderson

Health and Social – Alicia Parham

Leadership and Government – Dick Evans

Recreation, Natural Resources and Water Quality – David Dodson

Revitalization and Infrastructure – Rick Davis

Tourism and Mountain Culture – Zel Rogers

GREAT Financial Report

Pam Shaffer – GREAT Treasurer

 

Updates/Announcements

County/Town Updates

Regional/State/Legislative Delegation Updates

Director’s Report

Leadership Training – Session II: Conflict Management

October 26, 2016 at Stecoah Valley Center

GREAT Meeting – November 10, 2016

Tapoco Lodge – Sponsored by Brookfield Renewable Energy

Adjourn