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-Contact Information- |
Alana G. Burke , Director |
Sherry McKellar, Assistant |
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Development Authority |
PO Box 340 |
182 Humphrey Street |
Lincolnton, GA 30817 |
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Phone 706-359-7970 |
Fax 706-359-5477 |
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-Hours- |
Monday - Friday |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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| T he Lincoln County Development Authority Board holds official business meetings at 7:00 pm at the Development Authority Office located at 112 N. Washington Street, Lincolnton, Georgia on the following dates: |
Oct. 18, 2007 |
Jan. 17, 2008 |
Apr. 17, 2008 |
Oct. 16, 2008 |
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Board Members |
George C. Leverett |
-Chairman-At Large by BOC |
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Larry Pinson |
-At Large by BOC |
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Dr. Norman Pursley |
-At Large by Chairman |
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Robert Hearst |
-District 1 |
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Clay Turner |
-District 2 |
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Michael Garnett |
-District 3 |
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Joe Racy Wells |
-District 4 |
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Goals and Implementation: |
Economic Development is and ongoing and sustaining process, essential to planning for the future. Everyone participates in some way, whether they produce, sell or consume the goods and services available. Developement is also important to the revenue base of Lincoln County. Economic Development programs and tools are used to recruit industries, strengthen usinesses and stimulate the economy.
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| Goal 1: |
Attract New Businesses |
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A. Increase water and sewer capacity countywide |
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B. Market County to suppliers of larger regional industries |
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C. Market Industrial Park to manufacturing industry |
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| Goal 2: |
Retain and Expand Existing Industry |
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A. Offer Incentive to existing industries for expansion and job creation |
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B. Provide information for business resources |
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| Goal 3: |
Increase Tourism |
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A. Build Lake Resort/Conference Center and Golf Course |
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B. Sponsor and/or promote festivals and activities that attract tourists |
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C. Work to improve transportation corridors throughout Lincoln County |
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| Goal 4: |
Leadership Programs |
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A. Sponsor and/or promote both youth and adult leadership programs |
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