06-08-1995 (WEDC) Minutes Minutes
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF WYLIE, INC.
Called Meeting
Thursday, June 8, 1995
The Directors of the Development Corporation of Wylie, Inc. met in called session on Thursday,
June 8, 1995 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex at 2000 SH 78 N. A quorum
was present and notice of the meeting had been posted in the time and manner required by law.
The meeting was called for the purpose of hosting a seminar by the Cornerstone Group of Fort
Worth for local business people and city officials. Cornerstone is a consulting firm providing
research, planning and counseling in the field of economic development and increased job
creation. They presented three fundamental steps in becoming successful in economic
development.
About thirty members of the private and public sectors attended. Bob Bolen and Bill Shelton
presented the workshop, presenting factual information on the 1/2 cent sales tax for economic
development, what makes a city competitive in attracting businesses and identifying what types of
businesses the citizens want in their town. Main growth industries are telecommunications,
electronics, food products, electrical machinery and transportation equipment.
Meeting adjourned.
•hn Y ager, President
Attest:
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B rbara LeCocq, ecreta