Apr 20, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardEconomic Development (Type A) Sales Tax Corporation Regularly Scheduled Meeting
The meeting included reports on economic development activities, highlighting business attraction efforts, conference participation, and the increase of capital investment for the fiscal year. Business retention and expansion discussions addressed AI's impact on hiring and internship programs, as well as workforce childcare topics. The Board entered an executive session regarding economic development negotiations. Action was taken to authorize a performance-based economic development agreement with Plug and Play, LLC, focusing on the renewal of the advanced manufacturing program and the launch of a new aerospace and defense industry vertical, establishing the area as an industry hub.