Economic Development Authority

Meetings

Special Meetings can be called as needed.

Agendas & Minutes

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

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes.

Members

MemberDistrictTerm

Mr. Myron Wooden – Chair


At-Large Member


At-Large Member
08/01/21 – 07/31/25

Mr. Howell Godfrey


At-Large Member


At-Large Member
08/01/24 – 07/31/28

Mrs. Joyce Henderson


Claremont District


Claremont District
09/01/23 – 08/31/27

Mr. Trenton Howell


Surry District


Surry District
09/01/23 – 08/31/27

Mr. Ernest Blount


Dendron District


Dendron District

01/30/25 – 07/31/26* 

*fills unexpired term 


Mrs. Janet Monahan


Carsley District


Carsley District

03/02/23 – 07/31/25*

*fills unexpired term


Mr. John Price


Bacon’s Castle District


Bacon’s Castle District
08/01/24 – 07/31/28

Note: *This is the unexpired term of the previous member

Overview

The Economic Development Authority (EDA) is an appointed board that possesses the power to perform duties described in the Industrial Development and Revenue Bond Act (Code of Virginia, Section 15.2-4900 et seq.), and is governed by those provisions of the Code of Virginia and the applicable provisions of the Code of Surry County, Virginia and other ordinances and resolutions authorized by the Surry County Board of Supervisors.

The EDA meets in the General District Courtroom of the Surry County Government Center. Meetings are held at the discretion of the Chairperson of the EDA.

See an Economic Development Update (MP4).