Economic Development Commission

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Purpose
The Economic Development Commission advises the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on matters that affect the economic life of the community. The Commission also advises on local economic issues relevant to long-term planning and development of the city. It also helps to promote economic stability, vigor and balance within the business community. Additionally, the Economic Development Commission helps in encouraging business retention and productivity.

Meetings
First Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Economic and Community Development office, 1920 S. Germantown Road.

Members
The commission consists of 12 members, including Chairman James "Bo" Adams, Matt Monteath, Bruce Meisterman, Jabin Newhouse, Brandon Toney, Cliff Sulcer, Melissa Kimbrough, Michele Johns, Dane Williams, Mark Ruleman and Alderman Mary Anne Gibson.

Contact
For more information, contact Cameron Ross at cross@Germantown-TN.gov or (901) 757-7281 or Alderman Mary Anne Gibson at MGibson@Germantown-TN.gov.

 

Thinking Differently About Development: The Power of Mixed-Use Projects

Germantown’s Economic and Community Development department, in conjunction with Memphis Area Association of Realtors has secured nationally recognized urban design consultant Joe Minicozzi. Mr. Minicozzi is the principal of Urban3, a consulting firm created by Asheville real estate developer, Public Interest Projects. His methods of analyzing development patterns help to simplify the complex information of development projects and policies in order to include everyone in a real conversation about community growth bridging the gap between econometric analysis, public policy and urban design. Join the discussion of how city design affects tax production and learn how cities can be shaped through smart, community-minded growth that fosters a sense of place.
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