Tuesday, November 23, 2010
CEDC outlines goals
The city's Economic Development Commission is out with it's goals for the next two years. Commission boss Steve Demmings says they hope to build on past successes such as stemming the flow of young people out of the city. The plan outlines about 10 areas to focus on. Meantime mayor-election Keith Hobbs say the organization has his backing. As mayor, Hobbs will have a seat on the board. He says he plans to support the Commission at the budget table. Hobbs says the Commission has to be aggressive in it's approach to getting businesses.