Economic Development Committee — July 15, 2026
Committee targets business outreach in TIF and ERZ zones
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During the Economic Development Committee meeting on July 15, two key issues regarding local organizational capacity and business support were addressed.
First, the committee discussed the need for better communication with businesses located within Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Economic Revitalization Zones (ERZ). To ensure business owners are aware of available incentives, the committee is planning to use regional planning resources to design and mail outreach postcards. The next step is for the committee to secure an accurate mailing list for these specific zones to facilitate this process.
Second, the meeting highlighted an administrative hurdle for the BACC 501(c)(3). The committee noted that progress is currently stalled because there are no active officers—such as a President, VP, or Treasurer—available to manage necessary functions, including banking operations.
We will continue to monitor how these administrative gaps and outreach efforts impact local economic growth.
Public impact
Provision of information regarding available tax incentives and revitalization resources.
The committee identified the need to secure an accurate mailing list for businesses in these specific zones to facilitate outreach.
The committee needs to obtain the address list for the designated zones to facilitate business outreach via postcards.
Topics discussed
The committee conducted a roll call and moved to approve the previous meeting minutes.
The minutes were approved unanimously.
The committee discussed organizing a meeting to research and discuss potential state and federal grants for the local theater.
The group tentatively agreed to meet on Thursday the 23rd at 7:00 PM, potentially upstairs at the Town Hall or in the community center.
A board member will check the calendar to confirm the meeting time/location and follow up with 'Matt' via email to coordinate.
The board discussed the difficulties in managing the BACC non-profit status due to a lack of active officers.
The board remains unable to make progress on the BACC due to the lack of recognized officers.
Discussion regarding the use of TIF zones and the distribution of information to local businesses.
The committee identified the need to obtain an accurate mailing list for businesses in these zones.
The committee needs to obtain the address list for the designated zones to facilitate business outreach via postcards.
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