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ABOUT
THE BEDC
Belton Economic Development
Corporation
The
Belton Economic Development Corporation
(BEDC) was formed in 1990 by a vote of the
citizens of Belton upon an initiative developed by the Belton City Council.
The
BEDC's
established mission is to enhance the economy of Belton by helping primary
industry expand or locate into the community, thereby creating new job
opportunities for Belton residents. The BEDC
has met success toward this goal in
each year of its existence by assisting local industry in their expansion plans,
developing the Belton Business Park and by constructing speculative industrial
buildings for sale or lease to locating companies. Acceptable projects for the BEDC
are governed by State Law for 4A Corporations and by the policies
established by both he Board and the Belton City Council. The Corporation is
governed by five business leaders from the community, each appointed to two-year
terms by the Belton City Council. Current board members include President Andy
Crowson; Vice President M.H. Cowan; Secretary/Treasurer Griff Lord; and members
Brad Crye
and Mack Parker. The BEDC is supported by a staff consisting of an
executive director and executive assistant. Board meetings are held monthly at
BEDC offices located at 2180 N. Main Street. Agendas for the meetings are posted at
the Belton City Hall a minimum of 72 hours prior to each meeting
and may be downloaded here.
Funding for corporation activities are generated through a 1/2-cent sales tax
approved by the voters when the Corporation was founded in 1990. Additional
funds are garnered from the sale and lease of
BEDC-owned properties. The
Corporation's annual budget is developed by the Board of Directors, then
reviewed and approved by the Belton City Council.
Secondary functions of the
BEDC
include assisting both industrial and retail
clients in the search for business property within the city limits of Belton and
supporting development of property for these purposes. Staff also counsels
interested businesses in the development of business plans and provides
demographic information that may assist in the implementation of these plans.
The
BEDC
works closely with the Belton City Council in recommending tax abatement
policies, infrastructure extensions, and other actions for improving the
community's overall economy and business climate.
Value in location,
Value in transportation,
Value in skilled labor, and
Value in low cost manufacturing and distribution space.
If these factors contribute to your company’s profitability, I hope you will
let the
Belton Economic Development Corporation
assist you with a location.
Belton means Business and we will work hard for yours!
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