Economic Vitality
The Economic Vitality Committee meets the last Tuesday of each of each month at 4:00 pm or when projects demand.
To join, just fill out the form linked below
What is Economic Vitality?
The job of the Economic Vitality Committee is to identify new market opportunities for the traditional commercial district, find new uses for historic commercial buildings, and stimulate investment in property.
The EV Committee must develop a thorough understanding of the district’s economic condition and its best opportunities, focusing on incremental changes that gradually improve the area’s economic foundation and eventually make large-scale investment possible.
Economic Vitality Projects
A large project of the Economic Vitality was playing an instrumental role in the development and construction of the Central Park- Visitor Center complex, turning an empty lot into a focal point, information center and place for events and leisure.
The Economic Vitality Committee initiated the Downtown Entrepreneur Assistance Program, offering education and financial assistance to aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to start a business in downtown Spruce Pine.
This committee works on seeking solutions to the challenge of repurposing old buildings, working with the town to purchase, refurbish, rent or sell suitable buildings to new businesses.
We Need Your Help
If you want to help work with seeking solutions and challenges for the Downtown Spruce Pine economic vitality this is the committee for you!
If you enjoy this kind of work or know of a group looking for a service project, look no further! We welcome help with our projects and would love to hear your ideas!