Boards and Commissions
New Economic Development Organization moves forward with Board Appointees
Five members have been appointed by the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners to the new Economic Development organization’s Board of Directors, marking the next step forward for the county’s new economic development model. Allen Bryant, Dr. John Ward, Dennis Ewald, Clint Berry and Michael Reives were officially appointed to the Board at Monday night’s Board…
Read More18 Appointed to Fire Commission
With the appointment of 18 new members at Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, Brunswick County’s Fire Commission is ready to move forward. The Fire Commission, which was created June 19, includes 20 members made up of local officials, fire chiefs, and citizen appointees. Among those appointed are Commissioner Pat Sykes, Commissioner Mike Forte, citizen appointees…
Read MoreStatement on Economic Development Board Members’ Resignations
LELAND, N.C. — Earlier today, the members of the Brunswick County Economic Development board resigned their positions. Commissioner Frank Williams released the following statement after the EDC board’s announcement: “As I stated last week, I was in agreement that some things need to change regarding our county’s approach to economic development, but that it was…
Read MoreStatement on Jim Bradshaw Retirement
June 25, 2015 Jim Bradshaw, Director of the Brunswick County Economic Development Commission (pictured), today announced his plans to retire effective October 1, 2015. Commissioner Frank Williams issued the following statement following Bradshaw’s announcement: “Jim Bradshaw has worked diligently to put Brunswick County on the map and in the minds of site selection consultants and…
Read MoreComments Regarding Economic Development
Over the past few days there have been several media reports related to possible changes in Brunswick County’s approach to economic development: – Port City Daily – Wilmington Star-News. As outlined in the Star-News’ article, there are some who are ready to completely change our approach to economic development by moving away from our economic…
Read MoreCandler steps down from District 5 Planning Board seat; Polychrones appointed
Steve Candler, who has served on the Brunswick County Planning Board for a number of years, recently stepped down due to a job change that requires him to move out of the area. Steve most recently served as chairman of the planning board, as well as serving as chairman of the Brunswick County Small Business…
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