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Results found for "beaufort county economic development commission"


Somebody made a terrible business decision. And it is going to cost the taxpayers of Beaufort County $111,141.61 and an equal amount for those in the City of Washington.
Somebody made a terrible business decision. And it is going to cost the taxpayers of Beaufort County $111,141.61 and an equal amount for those in the City of Washington.
 
I want to add my thanks for Bob Huets to that of Delma Blinson. Bob has done a great job in moving us one step closer to ending the disaster that the EDC has created with the industrial parks.
Published: Sunday, March 17th, 2013 @ 2:22 am By: Warren Smith
I want to add my thanks for Bob Huets to that of Delma Blinson. Bob has done a great job in moving us one step closer to ending the disaster that the EDC has created with the industrial parks.
 
Often referred to as the "Blue Goose" because of the special colors it had been painted, it had become a "bad joke" and a financial black mark for Beaufort County.
Often referred to as the "Blue Goose" because of the special colors it had been painted, it had become a "bad joke" and a financial black mark for Beaufort County.
 
Economic development, as envisioned in Beaufort County, is the poster child for bureaucratic ineptitude and crony capitalism.
Economic development, as envisioned in Beaufort County, is the poster child for bureaucratic ineptitude and crony capitalism.
 
Beaufort County Commissioner Al Klemm touts himself as Beaufort County's economic development commissioner. He recent wrote a letter to the County Compass which we printed in the December 13 edition as a Guest Commentary.
Beaufort County Commissioner Al Klemm touts himself as Beaufort County's economic development commissioner. He recent wrote a letter to the County Compass which we printed in the December 13 edition as a Guest Commentary.
 
Commissioner McRoy's characterization of criticism concerning the costs incurred by the Economic Development Commission as being based on "fictitious"numbers is a cheap shot.
Commissioner McRoy's characterization of criticism concerning the costs incurred by the Economic Development Commission as being based on "fictitious"numbers is a cheap shot.
 
You will note that Mr. McRoy makes a comment disparaging the "numbers" he says "many times are fictitious."
You will note that Mr. McRoy makes a comment disparaging the "numbers" he says "many times are fictitious."
 
For over a year we have been publishing articles on the dysfunctional Beaufort County Economic Development Commission and its cohort non-profit the Committee of 100.
For over a year we have been publishing articles on the dysfunctional Beaufort County Economic Development Commission and its cohort non-profit the Committee of 100.
 
We gave away over $1,250,000 in expenses, salaries and crony capitalist subsidies and guarantees between June 2011 and June 2012 while maintaining and funding an empty QSII, an undeveloped Folly on Frederick Rd, and an unoccupied Skills Center.
We gave away over $1,250,000 in expenses, salaries and crony capitalist subsidies and guarantees between June 2011 and June 2012 while maintaining and funding an empty QSII, an undeveloped Folly on Frederick Rd, and an unoccupied Skills Center.
 
I learned, in a national conference for County Commissioners, that economic development can be "anything you want it to be".
I learned, in a national conference for County Commissioners, that economic development can be "anything you want it to be".
 
There is nothing to economically develop at the county level in so far as new industry. That reality applies to every county in the United States.
There is nothing to economically develop at the county level in so far as new industry. That reality applies to every county in the United States.
 
There was an interesting discussion at the July 2, 2012 Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting. The topic was the economic development program in Beaufort County.
There was an interesting discussion at the July 2, 2012 Beaufort County Board of Commissioners' meeting. The topic was the economic development program in Beaufort County.
 
Viewing the tape of the July 2, Beaufort County Commissioner's monthly meeting I thought I had been transported to another world.
Published: Thursday, July 5th, 2012 @ 3:26 pm By: Betty Murphy
Viewing the tape of the July 2, Beaufort County Commissioner's monthly meeting I thought I had been transported to another world.
 
And while this is my byline, and while all of words expressed below may have well been mine - they are not - most are from citizen Warren Smith.
And while this is my byline, and while all of words expressed below may have well been mine - they are not - most are from citizen Warren Smith.
 
Economic Development, or the lack thereof in Beaufort County, is a major issue.
Published: Monday, June 18th, 2012 @ 9:53 am By: Stan Deatherage
Economic Development, or the lack thereof in Beaufort County, is a major issue.
 
The Washington City Council meeting June 11 produced some interesting results. We're still editing the video so we'll have more later but below you will find the video from the first of the meeting.
The Washington City Council meeting June 11 produced some interesting results. We're still editing the video so we'll have more later but below you will find the video from the first of the meeting.
 
The Beaufort County and City of Washington taxpayers were treated to another prime example last week of why we have such a mess with the Economic Development Commission (EDC) in Beaufort County.
The Beaufort County and City of Washington taxpayers were treated to another prime example last week of why we have such a mess with the Economic Development Commission (EDC) in Beaufort County.
 
On June 4, 2012, you mentioned to the Beaufort County Commissioners that, earlier in the day, Mr. Tom Thompson, executive director Economic Development Commission (EDC), had failed to attend a meeting where you had expected to discuss the unfiled and overdue 2011 EDC annual report with him.
Published: Monday, June 11th, 2012 @ 4:32 pm By: Warren Smith
On June 4, 2012, you mentioned to the Beaufort County Commissioners that, earlier in the day, Mr. Tom Thompson, executive director Economic Development Commission (EDC), had failed to attend a meeting where you had expected to discuss the unfiled and overdue 2011 EDC annual report with him.
 
The recent suspension of Mr. Tom Thompson’s pay until he meets his requirement to prepare and present the Economic Development Commission’s annual report for 2011 is long over due.
Published: Thursday, June 7th, 2012 @ 1:15 pm By: Warren Smith
The recent suspension of Mr. Tom Thompson’s pay until he meets his requirement to prepare and present the Economic Development Commission’s annual report for 2011 is long over due.
 
The long-time director, Tom Thompson, has submitted his resignation effective June 30, 2012 and there have been some rumblings that the County is reassessing the role and function of the various facets of the economic development program.
The long-time director, Tom Thompson, has submitted his resignation effective June 30, 2012 and there have been some rumblings that the County is reassessing the role and function of the various facets of the economic development program.
 
During the last few months the City of Washington has sponsored and applied for several grants, none of which will require any funding to be provided by local taxpayers.
Published: Monday, May 14th, 2012 @ 8:43 am By: Warren Smith
During the last few months the City of Washington has sponsored and applied for several grants, none of which will require any funding to be provided by local taxpayers.
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners, at their regular monthly meeting May 7, 2012, discussed reorganizing the Economic Development Commission and its Committee of 100.
The Beaufort County Commissioners, at their regular monthly meeting May 7, 2012, discussed reorganizing the Economic Development Commission and its Committee of 100.
 
A quick review of those who spoke at the public hearings reveals that this argument was the single most frequently mentioned reason to go with UHS. Even some doctors displayed the same lack of understanding of economics.
A quick review of those who spoke at the public hearings reveals that this argument was the single most frequently mentioned reason to go with UHS. Even some doctors displayed the same lack of understanding of economics.
 
In a surprise announcement today, April 18, 2012, Tommy Thompson, Executive Director of the Beaufort Economic Development Commission and the Beaufort County Committee of 100, has resigned.
In a surprise announcement today, April 18, 2012, Tommy Thompson, Executive Director of the Beaufort Economic Development Commission and the Beaufort County Committee of 100, has resigned.
 
Ever wonder why that woman wants to lay half naked on the beach or why the 70 year old wants that new sports car. We will not get into explaining those things here but we will try to shed some light on what makes the Economic Development Council (EDC) tick.
Ever wonder why that woman wants to lay half naked on the beach or why the 70 year old wants that new sports car. We will not get into explaining those things here but we will try to shed some light on what makes the Economic Development Council (EDC) tick.
 
But since the building has sat empty, the maintenance expense for the county has skyrocketed. Thus, Mr. Richardson suggested that by selling the building it would eliminate future maintenance expense, having to pay the debt service on the loans and put the building on the tax roles.
But since the building has sat empty, the maintenance expense for the county has skyrocketed. Thus, Mr. Richardson suggested that by selling the building it would eliminate future maintenance expense, having to pay the debt service on the loans and put the building on the tax roles.
 
We trust that our leaders have already begun to consider how to fix this debacle. In that light we want to make a couple of points.
We trust that our leaders have already begun to consider how to fix this debacle. In that light we want to make a couple of points.
 
The Economic Development Commission's activities can be sorted into two separate periods, the period between 2001 and 2005 and the period between 2005 and the present.
Published: Friday, March 23rd, 2012 @ 1:46 pm By: Warren Smith
The Economic Development Commission's activities can be sorted into two separate periods, the period between 2001 and 2005 and the period between 2005 and the present.
 
Monday night (3-19-12) was a very special occasion. "An evening with Tommy Thompson". In fact it was so special that he was the only one on the program.
Published: Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 @ 4:40 pm By: Betty Murphy
Monday night (3-19-12) was a very special occasion. "An evening with Tommy Thompson". In fact it was so special that he was the only one on the program.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners heard a report from the Director of the Economic Development Commission Monday night (3-19-12). It was pretty much the same as those made in the past.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners heard a report from the Director of the Economic Development Commission Monday night (3-19-12). It was pretty much the same as those made in the past.
 
The Beaufort County Economic Development Commission will have a group of talking points, which we have listed here below.
The Beaufort County Economic Development Commission will have a group of talking points, which we have listed here below.
 
For the most part Public Boards and Commissions don't work. The reason Public Boards and Commissions don't work are the same as why our democratic republic has not been working lately.
For the most part Public Boards and Commissions don't work. The reason Public Boards and Commissions don't work are the same as why our democratic republic has not been working lately.
 
The general purpose of the meeting is to receive the annual report on economic development. There will be several other matters for discussion. The public is invited to attend.
The general purpose of the meeting is to receive the annual report on economic development. There will be several other matters for discussion. The public is invited to attend.
 
The Economic Development Commission's By-Laws of July 3, 2001 require convening an annual meeting in March. At this meeting there is to be a formal presentation of an annual report. Was such a meeting held in 2011? Are these meeting not covered by the Open Meeting Laws?
Published: Friday, March 16th, 2012 @ 7:54 pm By: Warren Smith
The Economic Development Commission's By-Laws of July 3, 2001 require convening an annual meeting in March. At this meeting there is to be a formal presentation of an annual report. Was such a meeting held in 2011? Are these meeting not covered by the Open Meeting Laws?
 
It is rumored that the property initially earmarked for the incentive land grant to P&G/A&E Manufacturing has not qualified for the state funded sewer grant necessary to improve the property for the construction of A&E's 50,000 sq. ft. building.
Published: Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 @ 4:36 am By: Warren Smith
It is rumored that the property initially earmarked for the incentive land grant to P&G/A&E Manufacturing has not qualified for the state funded sewer grant necessary to improve the property for the construction of A&E's 50,000 sq. ft. building.
 
The I-95 corridor is no stranger to the disastrous mistakes of economic developers.
Published: Sunday, March 4th, 2012 @ 6:56 pm By: Warren Smith
The I-95 corridor is no stranger to the disastrous mistakes of economic developers.
 
On January 18, 2012, the One NC Fund announced a $180,000 grant for Spinrite Services LLC.
On January 18, 2012, the One NC Fund announced a $180,000 grant for Spinrite Services LLC.
 
The December meeting of the Beaufort County Commissioners was not a good night for Economic Developer Tom Thompson or the Economic Development Commission (EDC).
The December meeting of the Beaufort County Commissioners was not a good night for Economic Developer Tom Thompson or the Economic Development Commission (EDC).
 
Recently the Director of the Beaufort County Economic Development Commission (EDC) presented an "annual report" to the County Commissioners.
Recently the Director of the Beaufort County Economic Development Commission (EDC) presented an "annual report" to the County Commissioners.
 

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