Endorsements
Dr. Rose Johnson, President, Haywood Community College:
"The Economic Development Commission (EDC) puts education at the heart of economic development. Working hand-in-hand, the EDC and the College foster entrepreneurship, meet the education and training needs of prospective, incumbent, and dislocated workers, and recruit and retain employers. "
Buffy Phillips Messer, Executive Director, Downtown Waynesville Association:
“ The Main Street Program is based on a long-term, comprehensive approach to downtown revitalization based on the principle of self-help with assistance provided by the NC State Main Street office therefore creating and reinforcing an organization of quality promotions and marketing, visual image and a careful analysis of economic mix. The Downtown Waynesville Association is celebrating 22 prosperous years due to the continued support of the property owners, Town of Waynesville, merchants and the supportive community.”
Mark Swanger, Chairman, Haywood County Board of Commissioners:
"Employment opportunity for our citizens--now and in the future--is vital to the well-being of the people of Haywood County. Our County Commissioners have repeatedly allocated resources to economic development to grow and expand these opportunities. The Commissioners will continue this tradition of support to build a strong economy in Haywood County through growth of jobs for our citizens."
