January 31, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call Meeting to Order    (Mayor Massengill)

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Strategic Economic Development Planning Process   (Mayor Massengill)

III.A. Welcome and introductions of guests/ facilitators (Mayor Massengill)

III.A.1. Overview of the Public Workshop Meeting format

III.A.2. Expected time frame of the meeting is 7:00 until 9:00 PM

III.A.3. The public is asked to participate and provide input throughout the process

III.B. Johnston County Economic Development overview (Chris Johnson, JoCo)

III.C. Town of Benson Economic Development overview (Matt Zapp)

III.D. The "Big Picture" prospectus of the national economic stage (NCSU)

III.E. S.W.O.T. Analysis Activity & Discussion (NCSU)

III.F. Next steps-  February 23, 2017 from 7:00 until 9:00 PM

IV. Town Manager Report    (Matt Zapp)

IV.A. The NCSU Strategic Economic Development process calendar. 

IV.B. Board of Commissioners Meeting- Tues Feb 7, 2017 at 7:00 PM

IV.C. Strategic Econ Dev Workshop Mtg- Feb 23, 2017 from 7:00 until 9:00 PM

IV.D. Black History Celebration at Benson Museum of Local History, Sun Feb 26th at 2:00 PM. 

V. Board of Commissioners Report    (Commissioners)

VI. Mayor Report    (Mayor Massengill)

VII. Information Only

VIII. Adjourn the Meeting  (Mayor Massengill)