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Appointment to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, Marine Trades position - Applicant(s): Dana Wilson
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BUSINESS AND COMMERCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1 vacancy, term ends 1/31/2026. Applicants must represent the marine trades.
The committee advises the Whatcom County Council on issues that include regulations and policies that could impact local businesses, industry, or economic development. Duties include:
A. Review and provide recommendations on comprehensive plans, regulations, economic development efforts and on proposals which directly impact business and economic conditions in Whatcom County;
B. Efforts to improve business conditions, environment and infrastructure;
C. Comprehensive economic development efforts of associate development organizations (ADO) and other issues impacting business in Whatcom County; and
D. strategies that ensure the county applies a client-focused approach to supporting businesses with regulations, permitting, and planning.