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Economic Development Commission
Meetings
- 8:00 am on the 1st Thursday of the month at the Town Offices, unless otherwise noted on the agenda.
- 8:00 am on the 3rd Thursday of the month is the Economic Development Community Outreach Meeting where the EDC meets at a local business.
- From a computer or mobile device, use the meeting link and choose the option for your web browser (Chrome recommended) or the Zoom app (download from Zoom). Visit Zoom support for joining a video call.
- Call in with a phone to 1-309-205-3325 and use the Meeting ID 853 3592 8750# and the Passcode 322433.
- Public wifi is available at the Essex municipal offices, libraries, and at hotspots mapped by the VT Public Service Dept.
- Meetings are available to watch on our Town of Essex YouTube channel following the meeting.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
About the Commission
The Economic Development Commission (EDC) is composed of five residents of Essex appointed by the Selectboard for three-year terms.
Essex Economic Development Commission Mission Statement
Approved by the EDC on January 8, 2026
Pending approval by the Selectboard
The Economic Development Commission advises relevant staff departments, town commissions and committees, and the Selectboard.
EDC members strive to:
- Understand the state of the existing business community and its contribution to the vitality and future of Essex,
- Gain appreciation for the impact of emerging issues, trends and state or municipal policies on both current and prospective business development, and
- Nurture proactive programs, policies and procedures that position Essex as a preferred municipality in the State of VT in which to “do business.”
State Municipal Code of Ethics
Committee Members
Irene Wrenner, Chair
Ken Signorello, Vice Chair
Keith Dunbar, Clerk
Anne Miller
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Contact
To contact members of the Economic Development Commission, please send your inquiry to:
Staff Representative to the Economic Development Commission
Tammy Getchell, Director of Community Engagement & Economic Development
802-878-1341, tgetchell@essex.org
Mail or in person at the Town Offices, 81 Main St.
All comments from the public must be received by 9:00 am the Friday before a meeting to be included in the Reading File of the EDC Packet. In the case of a holiday/office closure on the Friday before a EDC meeting, comments are due Thursday before 9:00 am. Any comments received after the deadline will be included in the Reading File for the next meeting. Meetings are open to the public, and we encourage you to attend in person if you have comments.