New director sees bright future for Iredell Museums
“We need to engage the community and show them what we can have with this next step,” she said. “What do they want for their families, for themselves? It’s about lifelong learning.” It’s also about economic development, and encouraging a thriving arts culture downtown, and to that end, Herzog said Iredell Museums’ success and growth […]
$6M pledged to area effort to create 3,500 jobs, $250M in capital investments
“Local businesses have pledged $6 million to the Council for Economic Outreach’s five-year plan to help create 3,500 new jobs and $250 million in capital investments. Council volunteer Kevin Monroe of Cox Communications offered a champagne toast Wednesday during the CEO’s Investor Luncheon at Mark’s Prime Steakhouse after 59 businesses contributed to the fundraising goal […]
Jekyll Island Mosiac: The Island, The People, The Legacy
“The Jekyll Island Museum is in line for a complete makeover and a new identity. The decision paves the way for the Jekyll Island Foundation to conduct a capital campaign for more than $3 million, the amount the project will require. ‘We are grateful for the JIA Board’s endorsement of this project and its partnership,’ […]
Success of SLCPP’s campaign signals belief in new strategy
“People believe in a wise investment. That’s the message found in the wake of the successful fundraising campaign for the Sanford-Lee County Partnership for Prosperity, the new economic development organization formed with the merger of the Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce and the Lee County Economic Development Corporation. The Partnership announced last week that it […]
City to allot an extra $30k to CRDC
“Coinciding with the Clinton Regional Development Corporation’s funding campaign — Vision 2020 — the Clinton City Council on Tuesday pledged an $80,000 commitment to the corporation. The matter passed 7-0 during the committee of the whole. It is a $30,000 increase from the city’s previous $50,000 commitment to the CRDC.” Read the full article, as […]
HCEDP receives $50,000 check
“John F. Skelton, vice president of First Merchants Bank, presented a check to the INspired program for Hendricks County Economic Development Partnership on Tuesday. First Merchants Bank presented the $50,000 check for the program’s 2015-20 strategic planning and the initiatives that will be implemented over those five years. Executive Director Cinda Kelley says they are […]