EDC News Releases
This page was updated Friday, May 17, 2013

News about the Clay County Economic Development Council, its partners and affiliated organizations:

Metro North Plans added to May 29 Meeting
State ED Director To Address May 29 Meeting
Task Force Pushes Smart Legislation
Ford Announcement Only Start of Good News!
April 25 Meeting Jump Starts Strategic Planning
Antioch Center Progresses
 Cities See Major Growth
MSBF Annual Meeting Examines Transportation
EDC Moves Fast on Workforce Certification
Clay Sees Major HIghway Work

Clay Jumps to Front on Housing Starts
Task Force Examines Options for Growth
Options Abound with Canadian Connections
Keystone Luncheon Honors Top Projects
Look North Award to Mark Tankesley
Liberty Notes Progress
EDC Plays Role in Major Trafficway Project
NKC Hospital Receives Top National Ranking
Clay County Really Is Affordable for Businesses

Ford Expansion Brings Jobs, Economic Growth—And a Lesson in Economic Development

In a guest column for the Liberty Tribune, EDC Ford 20/20 Task Force Co-Chairs Ray McCarty and Clyde McQueen talked about the continuing benefits of that major effort spearheaded by the EDC. Although most know that Ford will add 2,000 jobs to the area and pump hundreds of millions into the local economy, the behind the scenes effort is a textbook example of effective economic development. Read More (opens in new window)

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