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EDC chair Jay Ross urges Auburn businesses to build a supportive 'crew'
Summary
Jay Ross, chair of the Auburn Economic Development Commission, opened a town hall urging business owners to treat the local network as their 'crew' and to use city and chamber resources to help them survive and grow.
Jay Ross, chair of the Auburn Economic Development Commission, opened the town hall by thanking the crowded room and framing the event as a community effort to support local business.
"My name is Jay Ross. I am the chair of the Auburn Economic Development Commission," Ross said, thanking the Chamber and other organizers for bringing business owners together. He told attendees the EDC exists to help businesses thrive and encouraged owners to connect with available programs and partners.
Melissa Johnson, introduced by Ross, reinforced the message and framed the meeting as an opportunity to exchange practical tools. "We're here to learn and hear directly from business owners, and to share what we know," she said, noting food and music sponsors and explaining the night's agenda. Organizers asked participants to use QR codes and to take part in an interactive question-and-answer format.
The session opened with a collective reminder of Auburn's institutional assets — its historic theater, symphony and small-airport presence — that panelists said create opportunities for businesses. Organizers closed the opening by urging attendees to use local networks such as the Chamber, the Economic Development Commission and downtown business groups to find mentors, customers and partnerships. The meeting ended with a reminder about the next town hall (Oct. 13) focused on social investment.
