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About Hamilton Economic Development Corporation
Responsibilities
The responsibility of the Hamilton Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) is to reinvest the funds in Hamilton, to expand the city property tax base and create quality job opportunities. The HEDC provides leadership and direction to the City's economic and community development efforts within guidelines established by the HEDC and the City of Hamilton.
About
In 1996, the residents of Hamilton approved a one-half of one % sales tax dedicated to promoting economic development in the City of Hamilton. These funds must be expended in accordance with State Law to facilitate eligible projects.
Main Street Program
Mission
The mission of the City of Hamilton Economic Development Corporation is to promote and enable community and economic development in Hamilton.
Strategic Planning
Economic Development Corporation & Main Street Program Staff
Executive Director – Economic Development Corporation & Main Street Program
Debbie Grieve
Administrative Assistant – Economic Development Corporation & Main Street Program
Bonnie Harle
Economic Development Corporation-Board of Directors
EDC Board President
Riley Gardner
EDC Board Secretary
Richard Buchanan
EDC Board Vice President
Justin Fraiser
EDC Board Director
Terry Baize
EDC Board Treasurer
Mandy Blackwell
EDC Board Director
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EDC Board Director
Luke Downs
“Without the grant from the EDC, we might still be talking about opening a floral shop”
Liz Graves
“The grants provide for more than just the business that is applying, it gives opportunity for local makers and contractors to gain local work.”
Kahle Mills