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Lee County economic group eliminates CEO position

Lee County economic group eliminates CEO position

5 years, 5 months ago by Scott Hardy

Lee Co. Economic Development Group focusing on 5-year plan

A Lee County economic development group has let its' Chief Executive Officer go, and eliminated the position, as it focuses on a five-year development plan.

The Lee County Economic Development Group made the announcement Wednesday, thanking CEO Joe Steil in a statement. EDG says it eliminated the position to meet the financial commitments of Lee County 2023 - Forward Together capital campaign. The group says it wants to raise up to $1.6 million over the next five years. EDG says it wants to implement what it calls "an aggressive public/private economic development initiative in Lee County." They add that with the campaign, they hope to enhance support for existing businesses and attract new businesses and increase job opportunities in Lee County.

Steil's duties will be absorbed by the Lee County EDG Board and current staff.

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