Real Estate Journal — Economic Development — January 30 - February 12, 2015 — 9A
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New board members represent a diverse range of knowledge and experience Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation announces new officers and directors
OTTSVILLE, PA — New Chairperson of the Schuylkill Eco- nomic Development Cor- poration (SEDCO) , Dr. Ir- vil Kear , recently welcomed new members to the Board of Directors and Officers of the corporation. At the January 8, 2015 an- nual meeting of the Board Directors, Kear first thanked immediate past Chairman, John Boyer for his service. “John accomplished a lot during his tenure as Chairman and I P VABeachEconomic Development announces industrial facility sale Virginia Beach, VA — Tidewater Valve and Fitting, Inc., a wholesale plumbing supplier primarily serving industrial, government and commercial business seg- ments, is under contract to purchase a 2.94-acre site at 2825 Crusader Circle in Vir- ginia Beach. The company, a certified small, woman-owned busi- ness, has been leasing prop- erty at 1373 London Bridge Rd. in Virginia Beach since 2011. This new location signi- fies its success and growth in Virginia Beach. “Tidewater Valve and Fit- ting has participated in the YesOceana program with its previous expansion,” said Warren Harris , director of Virginia Beach Economic Development . “This facility purchase reaffirms the com- pany’s commitment to remain in Virginia Beach and allows them to take advantage of the incentives associated with this corridor.” The facility on Crusader Circle will be 9,797 s/f when complete. The industrial dis- tribution facility remains in the YesOceana corridor of Virginia Beach. The Virginia Beach Development Authority has awarded an APZ-1 EDIP grant in the amount of $40,000 based on the company’s capital investment of $1,124,371. GreshWall of CB Richard Ellis is representing the com- pany in this transaction. The YesOceana program was established in response to the Base Realignment and Closure Commission’s rec- ommendation to close NAS Oceana in 2005. n
certainly have big shoes to fill. I hope to pick up where he left off and continue in guiding the economic development activi- ties of SEDCO.” Kear also welcomed Ken Huebner and Karen Kender- dine to the officers group. “Ken and Karen have given a lot of time and service to SEDCO over the years and will make tremendous officers moving for- ward. I welcome them both to our leadership team and trust they share in my excitement to get to work.” In addition to the new officers installed at the annual meet-
ing, five new members were named to the Board Directors. Kirk Fanelli of L & K Con- struction, Michael Hammer of Sapa Extrusions, Champ Holman of the Arro Group, Lance Miller of Wegman’s, and Michael Rader of the PA Senate’s Agriculture and Ru- ral Affairs Committee were nominated to fill board seats. “Our new board members represent a diverse range of knowledge and experience,” said Kear. “Their addition to the Board of Directors will certainly help strengthen our organization.” n
Shown from left: Ken Huebner, Assistant Treasurer, Karen Kenderdine, Treasurer, John Boyer, Immediate Past Chair, Dave Snyder, Secretary, Dr. Irvil Kear, Chairperson, Letitia Reiser, Assistant Secretary, Steve Field, Vice Chairman.
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