Economic Development Authority
The Pendleton County Economic Development Authority is equipped to offer companies an impressive array of benefits to help you build, grow and prosper.
Providing Expertise and Assistance.
The Pendleton County Economic Development Authority provides expertise and assistance with economic development, work force issues, market research, business incubation, and training opportunities for those looking to locate to Pendleton County. The authority’s staff and volunteer board members work closely with the Community to build and strengthen the County.
Organizational Structure
The Pendleton County Economic Development Authority operates under the direction of a governing board, which includes representation from the Pendleton County Commission, Town of Franklin, local banks, local businesses and individual business owners, community leaders, and citizens. As an arm of the County government under the laws set forth under West Virginia Code §7-12 (Chapter 7: County Commissions and Officers; Article 12: County and Municipal Development Authorities), the PCEDA works to promote, develop, and advance the business prosperity and economic welfare of Pendleton County.
Board Members
- Chairman Kristin Dingess
- 1st Vice Chair Dayne Davis
- 2nd Vice Chair Jeremy Harper
- Secretary/Treasurer Joan Ashley
- Brooke Alt
- Brianna Bruns
- Jamie DiFalco
- Bob Horan
- Carl Hevener
- Bill Loving
- Cory Thomas
- Carl Warner
Staff
- Executive Director Laura Brown
- Office Administrator Amber Nesselrodt
Resources
Meeting Materials
- February 2022 [February 2022 Special Meeting Agenda] [ February 2022 Agenda]
- December 2021 [December 2021 Agenda] [Minutes-December-21-2021-002]
- November 2021 [November 2021 Special Meeting Agenda] [November 2021 Minutes Special Meeting]
- October 2021 [October 2021 Agenda] [October 2021 Minutes]
- August 2021 [ agenda ] [August 2021 Meeting Minutes]
- June 2021 [ agenda | minutes ]
- April 2021 [ agenda | minutes ]
- February 2021 [ minutes ]
Documents
The Pendleton County EDA is equipped to offer companies an impressive array of benefits to help you build, grow and prosper.









