Center Point City Council outlines roles of possible economic development position
The potential position would be responsible for heading up a business incubator project and giving a “facelift” to local businesses.
During its regular meeting Thursday evening, the Center Point City Council discussed contracting with the Chamber of Commerce to create an economic developer position.
The council has spent months considering the potential position, and Council President Roger Barlow said that he has discussed the matter with legal counsel on contracting the Center Point Area Chamber of Commerce to conduct economic development.
Barlow said that Mayor Thomas Henderson spoke with the county about a business incubator project that an economic development director could spearhead. The director could also be responsible for other projects including giving the parkway and businesses a “facelift” as well as working with consulting firm Retail Coach to attract businesses to the city.
Barlow expressed an interest in looking at Auburn University’s economic development programs and obtaining a list of potential candidates.
Henderson reported that Retail Coach has found several businesses that may come to Center Point. He said that he could not name them, but Barlow described them as “very interesting prospects.”
The next Center Point City Council meeting will be held on July 12 with pre-council at 6:45 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 7 p.m.
