Agenda (with backup)

Economic Development Board · 2026-08-20 · agenda

The document is the agenda and minutes for the Columbia County Economic Development Advisory Board meetings. The August 20, 2026 agenda lists discussion items including the Manufacturing Workforce Expo, International Manufacturing Trade Show, Economic Development Week, and FREDA Conference, but no specific development project is described. The July 16, 2026 minutes detail a discussion on data centers, including a Chamber survey with 102 responses (38% opposed, 25% supportive, 18% neutral, 17% needed more information), concerns about water availability, environmental protection, land use compatibility, and a proposed study to identify suitable parcels. No specific project, site, or action is described beyond these procedural and administrative items.