Economic Development Authority

Mission


The Economic Development Authority is empowered to identify, promote, and support new development projects and expand existing areas of development for the purpose of increasing the economic productivity of the state. 

 
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Powhatan Economic Development

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Regular Meetings

Meetings are held on the second Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Village Building conference room located on the main floor of the Village Building, 3910 Old Buckingham Rd. All meetings shall be open to the public. Notification shall be posted on the Powhatan County website.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Compensation

The compensation of the members of any such boards shall be fixed by the governing body. Currently, board members are not paid.

Members

Members are appointed to a 4-year term. There are no specified term limits. There are 5 members on the Economic Development Authority appointed by the Board of Supervisors.

Frank Rennie, Chairman
Economic Development Authority

Phone: 804-320-9100

3326 Three Bridge Road

Powhatan, VA 23139
Term Expires: June 30, 2025


 

Matt Schiefer, Vice-Chairman
Economic Development Authority

Phone: 804-641-8061

3445 Brookland Manor Drive

Powhatan, VA 23139
Term Expires: June 30, 2025

 

Timothy Benusa, Treasurer
Economic Development Authority

Phone: 804-897-4583

2430 Robert E. Lee Road

Powhatan, VA 23139
Term Expires: June 30, 2023

 

 

John Saber
Economic Development Authority

Phone: 804-400-4381

3068 Greywalls Dr. 

Powhatan, VA 23139
Term Expires: June 30, 2026

Chris Shust
Economic Development Authority

Phone: 804-908-2307

3985 Mill Station Drive 

Powhatan, VA 23139
Term Expires: June 30, 2028