There will be a forum about Washtenaw County’s economic development programs and services on Thursday, May 9 at the Village Conference Center at the Chelsea Comfort Inn from 8:30-10:30 a.m. hosted by County Commissioners Alicia Ping and Kent Martinez-Kratz.
The purpose, according to information about the event, is to “provide elected officials, staff, boards, local chambers and companies with information on economic development programs and services in Washtenaw County.”
Here’s a look at the tentative agenda:
1. Welcome and Introductions – County Commissioners Ping and Martinez-Kratz
2. Economic Services Overviews
* Ann Arbor SPARK –Kyle DeBord, Business Development Manager
* Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center – Charlie Penner, Regional Director
* Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment – Nathan Voght, Economic Development Specialist
* Washtenaw County Workforce Development – Shamar Herron, Workforce Development Manager
* Washtenaw County Economic Development (Eastern Leaders Group Programs)– Tony VanDerworp, Executive Director
* Center for Empowerment & Economic Development (CEED) – Todd Van Appledorn, Loan Officer
3. Questions and Answers
4. Closing Remarks – Ping and Martinez-Kratz
