Jobs and the Economy in Lincoln County
ELBA Features Two Keynote Speakers for January Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 21 - 7:00PM - Unity Presbyterian Church – Unity Church Rd Denver
The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss how Lincoln County and East Lincoln in particular can pursue optimal policies and strategies to attract and retain successful businesses that can provide well paying jobs for our citizens.
Barry Matherly, Lincoln Economic Development Association (LEDA) CEO will be one of our featured guest speakers. Barry is responsible for overseeing this non-profit organization that is accountable for the facilitation and development of industrial, office and commercial development in Lincoln County. Barry has proven to be a very successful business leader and we are looking forward to hearing how his organization will help with the development plans for job growth and the economy in the East Lincoln Community.
Rosalind Wilder, Dean of Gaston College will be our second featured guest speaker for this program. Gaston College has consistently been recognized as an exceptional community college and is known throughout the State and Nation for successful and innovative programs. Could it be possible we might have a branch right here on the Eastern end of Lincoln County?
County Commissioners Alex Patton and Jim Klein: In addition to our two keynote speakers we are pleased to have two County Commissioners join us on our panel for this presentation. Alex Patton and Jim Klein will offer their views on this subject and give us an overview of what the County is doing in this area.
The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at the Unity Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 8210 Unity Church Road in Denver, NC. The doors will open at 6:45 PM and the program will get underway at 7:00 PM. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public. The Community is encouraged to attend and participate.
Other activities on the agenda will include a brief review of the past year’s activities for ELBA and election of the Officers and Board for 2010.
Questions for our Keynote speakers and Commissioners??? We are grateful to have such a knowledgeable group of officials in attendance and we will open the floor for questions after a brief presentation from each speaker. We invite everyone to get involved and be a part of the growth and development in Eastern Lincoln County. This is your community, our community and the future community of generations to come. Be a voice for your community.
For additional information contact:
Tom Campbell
7535 Lake Vista Drive
Denver, NC 28037-8573
Phone:704) 516-4164
Email:jtomcampbell@gmail.com