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Newport Economic Development Commission Meeting

November 17, 2025 · Newport, AR
Source: November 17 2025 (DOCX)
Retrieved May 8, 2026 from irp.cdn-website.com ↗
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Attendees

Dean Sides (Chairman)
Jim Gowen Sr. (Vice-Chairman)
Mike Turner (Secretary/Treasurer)
Hiro Kado (Commissioner)
Nyesha Greer (Commissioner)
Lee Scoggins (Commissioner)
Benjy Harris (Commissioner)
Scott Foushee (Commissioner)
Jon Chadwell (NEDC Executive Director)
Julie Allen (Director of Chamber Affairs)
Christel Taylor (Director of Workforce)
Derrick Ratliffe (Mayor)
Ed Rull (Other)
✓ Present: 13/13

Decisions

#Approval of minutes

APPROVED Unanimous

#Financial report

APPROVED Unanimous

#Budget adjustment

APPROVED Unanimous

#ReNewport grant for Sharks Fish & Chicken

APPROVED Unanimous

Agenda Items

#1

Approval of minutes

Review and approve minutes from previous meeting

#2

Financial report

Review financial report for October

#3

Budget adjustment

Approve bonus for Jon Chadwell

#4

Executive Director's report

Review report from Executive Director