Graham
Revitalization Economic Action Team Minutes
May
16, 2019
Welcome/Introductions
Recognition of Host/Sponsor
Beth Fields, Stecoah Valley Center welcomed GREAT to Stecoah Valley Center
Robert Rankin, Snowbird Mountain Lodge was unable to attend but provided the meal
General Items
Approval of minutes – March 21, 2019. Motion to accept was made by Jim Baker and seconded by Marsha Hollifield. The motion was approved by the Board of Directors.
Approval of agenda was made by consensus of the group.
GREAT Financial Report
Rick Davis, GREAT Director presented the financial report
Guest Speaker
Guest speaker was Sarah Thompson, Executive Director of Southwestern Commission (Region A) provided information on what the Southwestern Commission does. At present the main issues are housing and broadband for Western North Carolina. She also discussed the focus for Graham County Tourism is wireless access.
Reports/Discussion Items
Committee Reports (see attached)
County/Town updates were given by several members of the group
Regional/Legislative Delegation Updates
Announcements
Director’s Report
GREAT Board of Directors Meeting – June 3, 2019 will be held at the Graham County Health Dept
GREAT Annual Meeting – July 18, 2019 will be held at the Graham County Schools. Dinner will be served at 5:00 pm and the meeting will be immediately after
Adjourn