ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The commission meets on an as needed basis. During months where meetings are required, they are approximately two hours in length. Public notices will be prepared prior to any meeting of this commission. Please see the Town of Cary Calendar to confirm meeting dates, times, and locations.
The
Cary Economic Development Commission promotes and encourages the economic,
commercial, financial, industrial, agricultural, and civic welfare of
The Economic Development Commission consists of 12 members, 1 of whom the Town Council designates as chairperson. Members are appointed from within Cary's corporate limits, and membership consists of 3 members representing computer technology or bio-technology related companies, 3 members representing commercial building and development businesses, 1 member representing the Cary Chamber of Commerce, 1 member who is the Cary designate for the Wake County Economic Development Commission, and 4 other members from the private sector or general public. All appointments to the commission are for three-year terms, except where unexpired terms are being filled. More information on this board can be found in its Annual Report.
Questions regarding the Economic Development Commission should be directed to the Town Manager's Office by e-mailing scott.fogleman@townofcary.org or by calling (919) 462-3911.
Applications are accepted each year from September 1 through December 1 for upcoming vacancies for the following year. Current Town of Cary employees are not eligible to volunteer. Questions about the application process should be directed to the Town Clerk's Office by e-mailing karen.gray@townofcary.org or by calling (919) 319-4508.
The February 2006 Economic Development Strategy Report is available in html and pdf format.