The Development Corporation of Abilene historically has had an image problem, something that Misty Mayo, its president and CEO, and Jack Rich, its board president, understand.
They also are quick to say they want to change that perception, while admitting that the complexity and – at times – secrecy required to brew economic development deals can appear akin to spycraft with its endless code names.
“It s hard to break through and to make those things clear, especially in today s world where there s so many ways to communicate,” Rich said. That can be a source of misinformation as much as accurate reports.
“But that s what the goal is, that s what we re trying to do is to coordinate all of those efforts, he said.
Abilene s DCOA at a glance
What does it do? The DCOA’s stated goals are: To use sales tax revenue to effectively stimulate Abilene’s economic growth by assessing the community’s economic development needs, develop a plan to meet those needs, coordinate community economic development efforts, support targeted activities that enhance the quality of life in the community and maximize the public’s return on invested dollars.
Other goals under that wider umbrella include:
► Increase job opportunities and capital investment in the community.
► Invest sales tax dollars in opportunities that “generate a positive return on investment in our community – investing for today and the future.”
Uncle Tom’s Cabin and many other nineteenth-century antislavery texts,
Blake opens with the forcible separation of the slave family. Henry’s wife, Maggie, discovers that her owner and biological father, Colonel Stephen Franks, has arranged to sell her, partly because his wife has become too close to Maggie and partly because Maggie has refused his sexual advances. Returning from an errand for the Franks family, Henry learns that his wife has been sold away from the Franks plantation. Maggie’s parents, Daddy Joe and Mammy Judy, weep, pray for better times, and implore Henry to “stan’ still an see de salbation.” Henry, however, chooses instead to leave the Franks plantation and travel through each state of the antebellum South in order to “sow the seeds” of rebellion.
The Valentine offers very special, unique Black History Month experience
Valentine Museum has special exhibits to honor Black History Month
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RICHMOND, Va. The Valentine has been telling the story of Richmond for over a century and that includes special events to commemorate Black History Month. We have established a very specific Black History Month Gallery Guide, so as you come in you can have a very special, unique experience, The Valentine s Eric Steigleder said.
And there are many objects and images to explore. One example is a new edition of a barberâs chair from historic Fulton.