DRDC 2006 Annual Report Tuesday, May 08, 2007
The Dexter Regional Development Corporation, a nonprofit volunteer group, was founded in 2001 and is continuing its efforts in helping promote and create economic development and business growth. DRDC is also dedicated in supporting small business owners, home based business and entrepreneurs as we move into a new & optimistic future in the Town of Dexter. We create events that help bring business to our town and bring visitors to our area.
In the 2005-06 fiscal year, DRDC has been involved in the following community initiatives and/or events:
- Collaborated and continued partnership with EMDC, Piscataquis County Economic Development Corporation (PCEDC) and Newport Development Corporation to create and serve the State of Maine Penquis Pine Tree Zone. Voted to have Corinna Development Association join in 2005.
- Sponsor of the successful 4th Annual “Wild West Weekend” held the first weekend in August.
- Sponsor the 2005 Annual Christmas Light Contest open to Residential and Commercial displays.
- Residential winner – Debbie and Galen Tibetts who donated their $100 prize to the Dexter Fire Department Association
- Commercial winner – Country Charm who donated their $100 prize to the North Country Riding Club 'Irene Cochrane Scholarship Fund'
- Co-Sponsored the 2nd Annual Easter Hat Parade & Breakfast for area children with Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union and the Dexter United Methodist Church
- Continue to work with interested businesses wanting to relocate in Dexter, finding rental spaces, suggesting support contacts, networking, etc
- Created and distributed the Town of Dexter map with business sponsors and collaborated with the Tri-County Vocational Center on final design. We printed 10,000 copies that have and continue to be distributed throughout town businesses. Maps are available at the Dexter Town Office and the Dexter Historical Society Gift Shop as well as many business sponsors.
The Dexter Regional Development Corporation meets monthly the 1st Tuesday of the month, 7 pm at the Abbott Historical Society Gift Shop in the Crawford Conference Room. Meetings are open to the public and welcomes participation from our business community.
The corporation's Board of Directors & members at large in 2005-2006 consist of citizens from the Greater Dexter Area and include:
Officers: President Judy Wilbur Craig, Vice President Dave Pearson, Treasurer Dean Thompson, and Secretary Courtney Brown.
Members: Lea Worster, Lois Field, Donna Lee Palmer, Peter Prescott, Josh Doore, Eliza Currie, Barb O'Brien, Darlene Bagley, Bob Braithwaite.
If you would like to become pro-active in Dexter's future, give us a call at 924-3067 to become a member. Our website is www.DowntownDexter.com
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Wilbur Craig President
email: judy@DexterMaine.com |