Economic Development Authority

Overview

The Economic Development Authority acts as a catalyst for responsible economic growth that improves Fredericksburg’s quality of life. The EDA receives its funding from annual fees derived from the issuance of bonds for qualified borrowers. It has two matching grant programs that promote E-Commerce and Website Conversion. Additionally, the EDA advises the City Manager and City Council on fostering economic and industrial development.

The board consists of seven Members, city residency required, appointed to four-year terms with term expiration of April 30.

Members

Beth Black, Chair
Term: March 14, 2017 through April 30, 2021
Bill Beck, Vice Chair
Term: April 14, 2015 through April 30, 2019
Mitzi Brown, Secretary
Term: May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2022
Lee Murray, Treasurer
Term: June 10, 2019 through April 30, 2023
Will Mackintosh
Term: October 19, 2017 through April 30, 2020
Suzy Stone
Term: July 1, 2019 through April 30, 2022
Chris Waller
Term: June 10, 2019 through April 30, 2023

Other Staff

Amy Peregoy, Assistant Secretary (Freedom of Information Act Point of Contact)
Bill Freehling, Department of Economic Development Liaison
Angela Freeman, Business Development Manager
Blanton Massey, Legal Councel

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

2019 Meeting Dates

January 14 - Cancelled - Inclement Weather
January 22 - Regular Meeting - Rescheduled from January 14
January 16 - Special Meeting, Discussion - City's Brand Image, 12:00 p.m., Billiken's Smokehouse, 623 Caroline St.
January 17 - Boards and Commissions Meeting, Branding Kickoff Event, 6:00 p.m., Executive Plaza, 601 Caroline St.
February 11
March 11
March 25 - Special Meeting
April 8
May 13
June 10
July 8 - Cancelled
August 12
September 9
October 14
November 18
December 9

The EDA meets at 8:30 a.m. on the second Monday of each month (third Monday if second Monday falls on a City holiday).