Macon County North Carolina Economic Development Commission

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EDC brings young talent to the forefront

D. Linsey Wisdom |Macon News

After an exhaustive 10-month search, the economic development search committee announced its new lead-man last week, Franklin native Trevor Dalton.

Dalton brings a fresh face to the leadership of Macon County and is the model for what Economic Development Commission members say is one of its targets – bringing young, skilled talent to the area to create a sustainable business environment for the future.

“We were very impressed with the fact that he’s personable, appears highly intelligent and he’s enthusiastic – especially about Macon County – and he’s young,” said Ed Shatley, EDC board chairman.

Shatley referenced a recent market analysis completed by EDC consultant James McCoy, another man who fits the model of what the EDC said it aims to attract back to the area. | read more

Doing Business In Macon County, NC

Taking the time to research your plans first will save you in the long run and help you avoid problems that may affect your proposed use of property, and ultimately your business. Contacts are provided to help you establish a new business, or relocate an existing business to Macon County. For any assistance contact Macon County EDC by calling 828.369.2306 or email us at EDC@maconnc.org. read more

Monthly EDC Meeting

Monthly meetings of the Macon County Economic Development Commission are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Groves Building on the Macon Campus of Southwestern Community College.

For Information
828.369.2306
EDC@maconnc.org

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