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

Robert Carter, Chairman
Term: April 14, 2015 through April 30, 2019
Beth Black, Vice Chair
Term: March 14, 2017 through April 30, 2021
Tom Crimmins, Treasurer
Term: April 14, 2015 through April 30, 2019
Mitzi Brown, Secretary
Term: May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2022
Bill Beck
Term: June 8, 2016 through April 30, 2020
Will Mackintosh
Term: October 19, 2017 through April 30, 2020
Hap Connors
Term: May 22, 2018 through April 30, 2022

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

2018 Meeting Dates

January 16 (Cancelled)
February 12
March 12
April 9
May 14
May 21 - Special Meeting
June 11
July 9
August 13 - Cancelled
September 10
September 20 - Special Meeting
October 8
November 5 - Special Meeting
November 7 - Special Meeting
November 13 - Joint Work Session - City Council
November 19 - Cancelled
December 10 - Cancelled
December 17

2019 Meeting Dates

January 14
February 11
March 11
April 8
May 13
June 10
July 8
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).