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IDB chair outlines $300,000 fund, housing focus and five priorities; board elects officers
Summary
At its annual meeting the Industrial Development Board previewed a new annual report, outlined five strategic priorities (including housing and small business), proposed an IDB‑funded housing grant using roughly $300,000 in board funds, and elected officers: Nigel Hodge (chair), Josh Haston (vice chair), Yankee (secretary/treasurer) and Van Reese (assistant secretary/treasurer).
Chair Nigel Hodge used the annual meeting to present a new marketing/annual report tool, recap 2024 accomplishments and lay out five priorities for the board: telling the IDB’s story, advancing strategic projects, targeting small‑business support, maintaining a strong housing focus and exploring a land‑acquisition fund.
Hodge highlighted recent board projects such as 900 at Cleveland Park, recovery housing at Cumberland Heights, the Ernest Rip Patton…
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