In late 2003 and early 2004, the Ravenswood Development Authority worked with faculty and students at Marshall University to complete an assessment of the town's strengths and weaknesses.
Follow this link to the Marshall report.
The Ravenswood Development Authority's mission is the promotion of business opportunities in the Ravenswood Community. We support and assist: new business development, existing business retention and expansion and the beautification of the city.
Follow this link to review West Virginia Code Chapter 7, Article 12: County and Municipal Development Authorities.
Follow this link to RDA bylaws.
Click on the Development Authority member’s name above to contact them by email or click on the link below to send a message to all of the members with email addresses.
Contact the Ravenswood Development Authority
The RDA invites community involvement. If you would like to contribute something back to the community, perhaps you would consider assisting with one of our standing committees? If, so, please contact the committee chair or one of the RDA board members.
Our standing committees include:
Business Recruitment, Retention and Tourism
Chaired by Wilma Brown Fourney, the subcommittee is focused on promoting existing businesses and attracting new business. The committee will be working closely with the Ravenswood Convention and Visitors' Bureau to promote recreation, tourism, hospitality and lodging in the area.
Downtown Revitalization and Landscape Improvement
Chaired by Julie Gurtis, the subcommittee is focused on improving the appearance of the downtown shopping and Historical Districts. The subcommittee works closely with the Ravenswood Historical Landmark Commission and with the city's Planning and Zoning Board.
Recreation, Arts and Entertainment
Chaired by Mary Pat Glover, the subcommittee is tasked with expanding cultural events and activities in the community. This group works closely with local government officials, community organizations and local entertainers to broaden the area's recreation and entertainment environment. The Chair of this subcommittee is open.
Infrastructure
Chaired by Earl Wolfe, the subcommittee acts as a liaison between the city council, developers, architectural/engineering firms and government and private funding sources. The subcommittee is tasked with assisting with the timely and cost effective expansion of new infrastructure and the preservation and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Grants
The subcommittee is focused on identifying new grant and matching fund sources, preparing grant applications, and assisting the Mid Ohio Valley Regional Commission in preparing grant applications. Jared Hunt Chairs this subcommittee.
* To view RDA Meetings and Agendas, Click here.
Planning & Zoning Commission
Ed Flinn - Chairman
Gury Hunt - Building Inspector
Ken Vintorini - Member
Joanne Patterson - Member
Randy Buffington - Member
Chris Akers - Member
Mike Kelly - Member
Recreation Commission Members
Debi Hunt - President
Anthony Pratt - Vice President
Susan Akers - Secretary/Treasurer
Bob Romeo - Member
Joe Jelich - Member
Kip Martin - Member
Wes Swain - Member
Greg Corley - Member
Susan Vanhoose - Member
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