Economic Development Task Force

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE Meeting Agenda Wednesday, March 12, 2025 – 3:30p – 4:30p (Virtual) 1. Welcome & Introductions a. Opening remarks • Councilman Edward Poteat • Council President Danielle Browne, Esq. b. Roundtable Introductions • name, role, interest in economic development 2. Task Force Background & Context a. Mission and objectives: Council President Danielle Browne, Esq. • Overview of the task force’s goal and long-term vision b. Key focus areas: Councilman Edward Poteat • Initial priorities and potential impact areas  Workforce, small business support, commercial corridors 3. Business Development Group Overview a. Group’s mission and objectives: Robin Mack, Director of IDA CMVNY • Role of the Business Development Group 4. Open Discussion a. Member input and additional ideas b. Task Force broader vision and Business Development Group 5. Introduction of Task Force Proposed Committees a. Marketing Committee: Promote Mount Vernon as a place to do business b. Business Support & Retention Committee: Focus on existing business needs and resources 6. Next Steps a. In-Person Meeting schedule (3rd Wednesday of the month) & (Time?) b. Assignments and follow-up actions • What are the most pressing economic issues facing Mount Vernon today? • What opportunities should we capitalize on in the short term? 7. Adjournment