Board authorizes RFP for contracted economic development services; staff cites loan repayment metrics

Dec 1, 2025

Commissioners approved initiating an RFP for contracted EDA services to start in January; staff presented loan program metrics (94% of payments current, ~$12,000 interest on certain loans reported) and said there are 14 open EDA loans. Commissioners emphasized the EDA’s role in bringing and supporting businesses.

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Staff asked the board to initiate a request for proposals (RFP) to secure contracted economic and community development services when the current contract ends in December. The presenter said the county’s EDA program has had 94% of loan payments made to date, with approximately 14 active EDA loans and interest earned on county loans.

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