Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee is the “body” of the GNCC. It is a group of individuals from the business and non-profit communities that includes Chamber Investors, Chamber Partners, and community members alike. If you have the desire and ability to focus with fellow community and business leaders on high-priority, current issues that affect the health and economic vitality of Northampton and the region, please join us!
Objectives
Key Activities-Current
Key Activities-Past
Key Outputs
Meeting Frequency
Objectives
- Influence and advocate at local, regional and state level for a healthy economy and thriving community
- Represent GNCC as a civic model that represents various, community-wide viewpoints and perspectives
- Actively engage on big bet topics and provide a process for public awareness and discourse
Key Activities-Current
- Vibrancy Project
- Main Street Redesign
- Legislative Affairs (Political Leaders, Issues, etc.)
- Downtown Issues (commercial rents, vacant storefronts, cannabis, etc.)
- Rail Service (Valley Flyer Pilot Program)
- Retailers’ Issues
- Registry of Deeds Building (future development)
- Climate Resiliency (Role of Business Community)
Key Activities-Past
- COVID-19 Recovery Restaurant Campaigns (413 Takeout; 413 Let’s Go Out-Regional; 413 Takeout/Dineout)
- Three-county Fairgrounds
- King Street Zoning and Development
- Wetlands Regulation
- Demolition Delay Ordinance
- Storm Water Regulations
- Mayor’s Work Group on Panhandling Study Report
- Tax Overrides
Key Outputs
- Forums to share timely and relevant local, regional and state information with business owners and the community
- Thought leadership and positive influence on big community investments
- Appropriate decision frameworks for addressing tough issues
Meeting Frequency
Monthly
3rd Friday
8:00-9:30 a.m.
