Newport Economic Development Commission Meeting

Commissioners approved the minutes from February

Director Chadwell presented the financial report for February

Director Chadwell presented the executive director's report

Commissioners approved a ReNewport grant for B and B Investments

Director Chadwell provided an update on the Diaz Refinery property acquisition

Director Chadwell presented a lease/purchase request for Newport Speedway

The commission discussed the development of a new website

The LeadAR group will visit Newport on March 19-20

The commission discussed industrial property priorities for 2026

The Industrial Site Infrastructure Grant has been submitted

The commission discussed the proposed I-57 Corridor Coalition

The parking lot on Third and Laurel has been delayed

Director Chadwell will participate in a series of meetings with site consultants

The commission discussed the 75 Strong seminar

Tech Depot continues to see strong activity

The Business Resource Center should be completed by April 20

Mark Morris Construction will build the new subdivision for the Newport School District

Prospect SMOCO has a Plat Map filed

Prospect Rice Straw is moving forward

Casey's General Stores has purchased the property

Project Hi Ho is investigating the site

Project Terminator's status remains unchanged