ETNA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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A group of residents, business owners, property owners and local government officials realized the continuing decline of manufacturing and fabricating in the region; combined with the need to guarantee the town’s future of available, quality commercial stores and residential housing. They saw businesses declining, if not closing altogether, and buildings lying vacant in this once thriving community.
The group recruited additional stakeholders and began to investigate the strengths and weaknesses of Etna. Several community-wide meetings ensued, as well as smaller discussions about the threats and opportunities of the community. A program to address these issues was developed and the Etna Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) was formed. The group formally incorporated in March 2003 and shortly after, they were granted non-profit 501(c)(3) status.
The EEDC is an all-volunteer organization, structured on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street model. It is led by a Board of Directors, local officials, businesses and residents of the community all dedicated to the economic development and revitalization of our business district.