The Whatcom County Economic Development Investment Board met on August 5, 2025, to discuss and decide on various projects for funding. The board reviewed and approved minutes from the previous meeting, received a financial update, and discussed the scoring process for project applications. Several housing and infrastructure projects were presented and voted on, with some approved and others deferred for further discussion. The board agreed to reserve $600,000 in infrastructure allocation for 2027 funding and recommended a total of $4,905,300 for the 2026 EDI allocation.
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The Whatcom County Economic Development Investment Board met on August 5, 2025, to discuss and decide on various projects for funding. The board reviewed and approved minutes from the previous meeting, received a financial update, and discussed the scoring process for project applications. Several housing and infrastructure projects were presented and voted on, with some approved and others deferred for further discussion. The board agreed to reserve $600,000 in infrastructure allocation for 2027 funding and recommended a total of $4,905,300 for the 2026 EDI allocation.
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Whatcom County Economic Development Investment Board