Economic Development Funding Forum
AGENDA
1:00pm Welcome and Introduction – Anthony W. Starr, WPCOG Executive Director
1:15pm Bill Slagle, Economic Development Partnership of NC
1:30pm Melody Adams, NC Department of Commerce (Building Re-use & Rural
Infrastructure)
1:45pm Libby Smith, NC Department of Commerce (Community Development Block
Grants)
2:00pm Break
2:15pm Warren Smith, US Department of Agriculture
2:30pm Ted Lord, NC Golden Leaf Foundation
3:00pm Jon Risgaard, NC Department of Environmental Quality
3:15pm Olivia Collier, Appalachian Regional Commission (NC Commerce Office)
3:45pm Hillary Sherman, US Economic Development Administration
4:00pm Wrap-up and Adjournment – Anthony W. Starr
4:05pm Individual Discussions with Funding Agency Representatives
The Western Piedmont Council of Governments thanks the speakers for their support and partnership to convene today’s event aimed at improving the economic opportunities for our region.
