Middleburg's Business and Economic Development Director, Jamie Gaucher, reported that he was inactive and promising discussion with at least four businesses interested in moving to Middleburg and/or renting one of the empty storefronts scattered around town.

Gaucher also noted that his department's newly established Economic Develop Advisory Committee has been both active and enthusiastic in their advisory role, and has requested meeting once a month instead of quarterly.

At his request Council approved an amendment to the ordinance establishing the committee, formally establishing tenure on the committee at one year, beginning each January, identifying the industries represented by the members, and clarifying their role, namely to "adopt and execute a strategic plan focused on economic development strategies for the Town."

The Committee will report formally to Council once a quarter.