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Economic Development Advisory Board
Meetings
- 8 a.m.
- The 2nd Wednesday of every month
- University Center
1201 Technology Drive
Aberdeen, MD 21001
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Members
Applied Technology
- Heather E. Couvillon Lufborrow
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Madrice A. Guy
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Stephanie N. Hau
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Sharon B. Jacobs
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Michael A. Parker
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Tony Steelman
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Christopher M. Stone
Term expires: December 3, 2018
Business & Workforce Development
- Bruce A. England
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Angela Rose
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Bethany M. Pace
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Diane L. Sengstacke
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Theodore M. Wasielewski
Term expires: December 3, 2018
Liaison
- Andrew Cassilly
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Jeffrey Gahler
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Trish Heidenreich
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - J.B. Jennings
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Steve Johnson
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Tom Lofland
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Colonel Gregory McClinton
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Robert Sandlass
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Chad Shrodes
Term expires: December 3, 2018
Land Use
- Eric E. McLauchlin
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Edward M. Steere
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Christopher C. Streett
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - W. Paul Thompson, Jr.
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - William J. Vanden Eynden
Term expires: December 3, 2018
Public Service
- Barbara Canavan
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Dr. Diana Phillips
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Mary L. Hastler
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Robin L. Luxon
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Mark Wilson
Term expires: December 3, 2018
Retail/Business/Service
- Jay M. Ellenby
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Elizabeth B. Hopkins
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Rowan G. Glidden
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Howard K. McComas
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Patricia K. Parker
Term expires: December 3, 2018 - Benny C. Walker
Term expires: December 3, 2018
About the Board
This board consists of 28 members appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. Members of the board will represent the county's population with respect to race, gender, geography, and political affiliation. Members are selected because of their known experience and interest in the economic development of Harford County.
Board members will represent each of the following industries:
- 6 members from retail/service
- 7 members from applied technology (manufacturing, international trade)
- 5 members from land use (agriculture, residential development, business development)
- 5 members from public services (superintendent of Harford County Schools, the president of Harford Community College, the director of Harford County Library, utilities, training, transportation)
- 5 members from business and workforce development (Small Business Development Center, Susquehanna Region Private Industry Council, Chamber of Commerce, Association of the United States Army)
Duties
The Economic Development Advisory Board's duties are as follows:
- Review the budget of the Office of Economic Development
- Develop goals and objectives for the board that support and complement the county's overall goals and objectives for economic development
- Support and encourage the location of new industrial enterprises in the county and the expansion of present enterprises
- Support and encourage the development of recreational areas and tourist business in the county
- Review legislation and policy decisions in order to identify the impact they have on economic development in Harford County
- Participate in an annual review of a strategic plan for economic development in conjunction with the Office of Economic Development and Departments of Planning & Zoning, Public Works, and Parks & Recreation
- Maintain a permanent liaison with Aberdeen Proving Ground with the objective of providing economic opportunities relating to APG activities