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The Beaufort County Economic Development Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 3:00 PM at the Beaufort County Skills Center located at 705 Page Road, Washington, NC
The Beaufort County Economic Development Advisory Board will meet on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 3:00 PM at the Beaufort County Skills Center located at 705 Page Road, Washington, NC
 
The Economic Development Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at Beaufort County Skills Center, 705 Page Road
The Economic Development Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at Beaufort County Skills Center, 705 Page Road
 
On April 3, 2017 at 5:30P, or soon thereafter, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners (County) will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on a proposed public-private economic development partnership with the Beaufort County Committee of 100 (C-100)
On April 3, 2017 at 5:30P, or soon thereafter, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners (County) will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on a proposed public-private economic development partnership with the Beaufort County Committee of 100 (C-100)
 
On March 6, 2017 at 5:30P, or soon thereafter, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners (County) will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on a proposed public-private economic development partnership with the Beaufort County Committee of 100 (C-100).
On March 6, 2017 at 5:30P, or soon thereafter, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners (County) will hold a public hearing to receive public comments on a proposed public-private economic development partnership with the Beaufort County Committee of 100 (C-100).
 
Due to issues with flooding the October Economic Development Advisory Board meeting is canceled for this Wednesday 10/12/16
Due to issues with flooding the October Economic Development Advisory Board meeting is canceled for this Wednesday 10/12/16
 
The Economic Development Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 12, 2016
The Economic Development Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 12, 2016
 
The Economic Development Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at the Beaufort County Skills Center, 705 Page Road
The Economic Development Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at the Beaufort County Skills Center, 705 Page Road
 
There was a time in this country when people were reticent to accept "welfare." Most people saw it as something to be ashamed of.
There was a time in this country when people were reticent to accept "welfare." Most people saw it as something to be ashamed of.
 
There was an interesting Editorial in the Tampa Tribune a few days ago (10/28/2013) about economic development..
Published: Monday, November 4th, 2013 @ 11:54 pm By: Jim Bispo
There was an interesting Editorial in the Tampa Tribune a few days ago (10/28/2013) about economic development..
 
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.
 
Beaufort County's Commissioners will meet Monday, February 25, 2013, to discuss economic development, including two public hearings on the transfer of county property.
Beaufort County's Commissioners will meet Monday, February 25, 2013, to discuss economic development, including two public hearings on the transfer of county property.
 
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.
 
We've previously reported about the changes Craven County's Board of Commissioners have been making in their economic development program. They "accepted" the resignation of the former director, just as has Beaufort County.
We've previously reported about the changes Craven County's Board of Commissioners have been making in their economic development program. They "accepted" the resignation of the former director, just as has Beaufort County.
 
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."
 
The Beaufort County Commissioners met in closed session today to decide the future of the ill-fated Quick Start II, "shell building", resting on 6 acres in Beaufort County's Industrial Park.
The Beaufort County Commissioners met in closed session today to decide the future of the ill-fated Quick Start II, "shell building", resting on 6 acres in Beaufort County's Industrial Park.
 
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.
 
As Beaufort County and the City of Washington consider the direction their economic development programs will take now that Tom Thompson has resigned, it might be instructive for them to consider a new study done by Thumbtack.com for the Kauffman Foundation.
As Beaufort County and the City of Washington consider the direction their economic development programs will take now that Tom Thompson has resigned, it might be instructive for them to consider a new study done by Thumbtack.com for the Kauffman Foundation.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Beaufort County's economic development program has been based on false assumptions that are contradicted by the best available current research.
Beaufort County's economic development program has been based on false assumptions that are contradicted by the best available current research.
 
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.
 
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 documents handed out by the Economic Development Commission on March 19, 2012 have grants double counted, grants postponed, grants not generated in the accounting period, jobs which are inconsistently accounted for within the EDC own documents.
The documents handed out by the Economic Development Commission on March 19, 2012 have grants double counted, grants postponed, grants not generated in the accounting period, jobs which are inconsistently accounted for within the EDC own documents.
 
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.
 
In this report you will find video of public comments offered to the board by Warren Smith. The subject is, again, the economic development program in Beaufort County.
In this report you will find video of public comments offered to the board by Warren Smith. The subject is, again, the economic development program in Beaufort County.
 
Pursuant to the Special Called Meeting for Monday night at 6:00 pm, March 19, 2012, we have received this press release from Beaufort County Employee, Laura Tetterton, to Committee of 100 Members for that aforementioned county commissioner meeting.
Pursuant to the Special Called Meeting for Monday night at 6:00 pm, March 19, 2012, we have received this press release from Beaufort County Employee, Laura Tetterton, to Committee of 100 Members for that aforementioned county commissioner meeting.
 
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.
 
In recent years the same has come to be true with "jobs." If something is said to create or retain jobs, it'll most likely to fly with a politician.
In recent years the same has come to be true with "jobs." If something is said to create or retain jobs, it'll most likely to fly with a politician.
 
The Economic Development Commission's budget and the Industrial Parks have combined to remove $8,494,000 from the available cash balances of Beaufort County government since 2002.
Published: Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 @ 9:58 pm By: Warren Smith
The Economic Development Commission's budget and the Industrial Parks have combined to remove $8,494,000 from the available cash balances of Beaufort County government since 2002.
 

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