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Economic development director outlines site marketing and several grant opportunities
Summary
Economic Development Director Allison Browning reported a seven-month update highlighting marketing for priority industrial sites (Windsor, Lewiston Woodville), small-business assistance, regional partnerships, and multiple grant opportunities including a $981,000 Rural Health Transformation proposal and up to $30 million in potential EDA support.
Economic Development Director Allison Browning gave a seven-month performance update to the board, noting outreach to businesses, development of marketing materials for priority industrial sites in Windsor and Lewiston Woodville, and assistance to small businesses such as a new Windsor thrift store. Browning said the department is aligning its priorities with the Bertie County Strategic Action Plan 2025–2030 and strengthening regional partnerships with NC East and NCEDA.
Browning also presented several grant opportunities: a Rural Health Transformation Program grant proposal of $981,000 for emergency services equipment; a Rural Demolition Grant of $750,000 for the former DSS/Health Department building on Wayland Street; a Golden Leaf Site Due Diligence grant of $50,000–$200,000 for County Farm Road; and potential EDA funding of up to $30 million for economic adjustment. The board recorded the update in the transcript; follow-up steps and grant application responsibilities were not detailed in the meeting text.
