Primary Contact Email: Jill Nixon JNixon@co.whatcom.wa.us
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Appointment to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, Manufacturing position, applicant(s): Chris Trout
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BUSINESS AND COMMERCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2 Vacancies.
• 1 Vacancy for manufacturing representative, partial term ending 1/31/2023
• 1 Vacancy for food processing representative, term ending 1/31/2026
Applicants must represent the food processing industry (4-year term) or the manufacturing industry (partial term). The committee advises the County Council on issues that include regulations and policies that could impact local businesses, industry, or economic development. Duties include: Review, develop, and provide recommendations on: comprehensive plans, regulations, economic development efforts and on proposals which directly impact business and economic conditions in Whatcom County; efforts to improve business conditions, environment and infrastructure; ensuring the county applies a client-focused approach to supporting businesses with regulations, permitting, and planning. Meets monthly.