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Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission was established by Resolution in May 1983 and again by Resolution 94-04 of February 8, 1994. The purpose of the Commission is to develop a vibrant economy with the necessary human and business resources to provide the highest quality of life for all residents, while preserving the County’s distinctive cultural and environmental heritage. They investigate and assemble information pertaining to economic resources, industrial sites and opportunities and disseminate this information by publication, advertising or other means. They periodically survey the over-all condition of the County from the standpoint of determining whether the County has a community climate and furnishes such services and facilities as are conducive to industrial and economic expansion and makes recommendations to the Department of Land Use, Growth Management and Environment regarding the development of commercial projects.

The Economic Development Board of Directors oversees a small fund that was established through the solicitation of private funds in the mid-1980’s.  Over the years these funds have been used for a variety of economic development initiatives.  On July 21, 2006, the BOD directed that these privately raised funds be placed under the 501c(3) control of the Foundation for Community Partnerships.  The Foundations operates as an umbrella 501c(3) organization for the BOD.

The Economic Development Commission’s members serve three-year terms, as follows:

Name                                             Date Appointed                     Term Expiration

Steve Arentz                            03/02/2004                           12/31/2010

Dave Metrinko                           01/22/2008                           12/31/2012

Tom Saquella                            02/06/2007                            12/31/2010

Melvin Schnappinger                  01/12/2004                             12/31/2010

Jody Schulz                              01/02/2009                            12/31/2011     

William Stoops                          12/14/2004                             12/31/2010

Bill Tumulty                              01/22/2008                             12/31/2010

Edward C. Vitalos, Sr.                03/09/2010                              12/31/2012


The Economic Development Commission meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month.  For times and locations of meetings, call the Economic Development and Agriculture office at 410-758-4418.

Last Update:  March 2010