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THE BOROUGH OF HANOVER
44 FREDERICK STREET
HANOVER, PA 17331
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
(717) 637-3877 Fax (717) 637-2805
About the Borough of Hanover
Economic
Development Corporation (HEDC)
The HEDC is a non-profit corporation,
created by the Borough of Hanover to
increase economic prosperity and promote economic development throughout
the
community.
To lead this effort, Borough Council seeks a diverse, innovative and visionary group of
business
executives, industry professionals and community leaders to serve as the
first Board of Directors for the HEDC. In
addition
to
bringing
expertise
and
guidance
to the HEDC, the Board will be
charged
with
establishing
the foundation
for the future of the Economic Development Corporation, ranging fr
om
creation of
bylaws to building partnerships with other entities that directly or
indir
ectly can
enhance economic prosperity in the Borough.
Roles
of the
HEDC
The roles of the Borough of Hanover Economic Development Corporation shall be
to:
1. Administer funding for economic development projects and manage contracts and
projects if required, and
2. Provide guidance and feedback to Borough Council regarding economic
development activities.
3. Partner with the Borough and other interested, surrounding municipal
governments and the private sector to enhance quality of life, the environment and
local economy.
Required and Preferred
Characteristics
of an HEDC Board Member
To be eligible to serve as a Board
member
of the HEDC, an individual
must:
•
Be a
resident
of the Borough of Hanover
, or
•
Reside
within 10 miles of the boundaries of the Borough of Borough of Hanover, and