Economic Development Advisory Board

Purpose: To provide a structured framework for city and county representatives to collaborate in promoting and enhancing Phillipsburg’s economic, commercial, financial, industrial, agricultural, and civic welfare.

The Board will evaluate incentives, possible locations for new businesses, funding alternatives, available workforce, existing housing, local tourism and marketing opportunities and recommend projects and policies that will:

         • Improve the competitive position of Phillipsburg in the development of economic and employment opportunities in relation to competing cities

         • Assist in retaining and expanding local businesses

          • Promote the development of a diverse mix of new housing and rehabilitation of existing housing

           • Induce private investment in economic growth

           • Optimize public investment in supportive infrastructure

           • Expand and develop the existing work force

           • Help brand and market city assets

           • Promote Phillipsburg’s position as a tourist destination.