The EDI Board was created to make recommendations to the Whatcom County Council to invest in economic development and public facilities, consistent with RCW 82.14.370, that further the goals for promoting the ongoing operation of business in Whatcom County:
Increase number of family wage jobs available to the citizens of the county
Retain existing businesses within the county
Facilitate the expansion of existing businesses
Attract new business to Whatcom County
Sustain the EDI program through repayment of EDI loans
Meetings
On an as needed basis. Meetings are requested by the County Executive
The next meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2021 (virtual meeting)
Members
The Economic Development Investment (EDI) Board has 14 members.
Specifications
1 member from each of the following, appointed by the County Executive:
Agricultural community
Fishing community
Timber community
1 representative each from:
Bellingham/Whatcom County Chamber of Commerce
Associate Development Organization (ADO)
Port of Bellingham
Public Utility District
2 mayors of small cities, designated by the Small Cities Caucus
At-large appointee, by County Executive
Chair of the County Council
County Executive (Board Chairperson)
Mayor of Bellingham
County department head or official appointed by the County Executive