Primary Contact Email: JNixon@co.whatcom.wa.us
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Appointment to a vacancy on the Business and Commerce Advisory Committee, representing higher education, applicant(s): Patricia Newbold
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BUSINESS AND COMMERCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Higher Education Representative (nonvoting)
1 vacancy of a partial term ending 1/31/2027 for a representative of higher education (nonvoting).
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.