Lewis County Development Corporation
Lewis County Development Corporation
Mission Statement
The Lewis County Development Corporation, a Local Development Corporation, is a not-for-profit countywide organization dedicated to utilizing and creating assets for economic and community development. This community-based organization is intended to be proactive, flexible, and able to act decisively and quickly. We will identify research, fund, develop, and manage projects, programs, and businesses that increase economic opportunities for Lewis County and its residents. We recognize the critical need to work together with all agencies and organizations involved in economic development in order to achieve a common goal of increasing the quality of life for all people in Lewis County. We also know that we can be a critical component for success in the revitalization, economic stabilization, and future expansion efforts, recognizing the following areas as points of focus for success in fulfilling our mission:
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The full utilization of the unique powers of a Local Development Corporation.
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The stabilization and enhancement of infrastructure including new technologies.
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The recruitment of enterprises and businesses desired by the community.
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The revitalization and enhancement of business areas, including village down-towns.
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Education and research on best practices for community economic development.
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Preservation of cultural, historic, and natural resources.
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Resource conservation and sustainability of use.
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Recognition of agriculture as a traditional and viable basis of our economy.
Board Members
& Committees
Tim Petersen
President
Retired, Lockheed Martin
Tyler McDonald
Vice President
Owner, Adirondack Assets
Mick Lehman
Treasurer
Partner, Grand Slam Safety, LLC
Christie Andrus Nakano
Board Member
Owner, Human Factor Leadership
Jessica Clemons
Board Member
Account Executive, Ex Libris
Larry Dolhof
Board Member
Owner, Dolhof Hardware
Shellie Marks
Board Member
Human Resources, QubicaAMF
Terry Thisse
Board Member
Owner, Lowville Sport & Farm
Eric Virkler
Secretary
Lewis County Treasurer
Executive & Governance Committee
Tim Petersen, President
Tyler McDonald, Vice President
Eric Virkler, Secretary
Mick Lehman, Treasurer
Finance & Audit Committee
Mick Lehman, Treasurer
Tim Petersen
Board Meetings
Held Bi-Monthly
Lewis County Development Corporation Board Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 10:00AM at the Lewis County JCC Education Center (7395 East Road, Lowville, NY).
2024 Meeting Dates
January 4 | March 7 | May 2 | July 4 | September 5 | November 7