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02-24-2026 Meeting Agenda Packet EDC Date: February 24, 2026 Time: 4:00 pm Location: EDC Boardroom, 303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573 Regularly-Scheduled Meeting Agenda Time Item Leader 4:00 Welcome Mr. G. Phillip Allen, Vice-Chairman 4:01 Invocation The Honorable Sherry Wilborn 4:02 Consent Agenda • January 13, 2026 Meeting Minutes • January 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes • January 29, 2026 Meeting Minutes **Request a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Mr. G. Phillip Allen, Vice-Chairman 4:05 Update from the Commissioners’ Budget Retreat Mr. Phillip Allen, Vice-Chairman Mr. Kenneth Perry 4:10 Housing Summit Recap The Honorable Sherry Wilborn 4:15 Planning and Zoning Impacts on ED The Honorable Sherry Wilborn 4:25 Review of Previous Action Plan Ms. Katherine Cathey, County Manager Ms. Briana Whitt 4:35 Goals/Action Items for 2026 Ms. Katherine Cathey, County Manager Ms. Briana Whitt 4:45 Vice-Chairman Report Mr. G. Phillip Allen, Vice-Chairman 4:50 Member Comments Members and Ex Officios 4:55 Departmental Report Ms. Katherine Cathey, County Manager Ms. Briana Whitt 5:00 Next Meeting Set for March 24, 2026, 4:00 pm, EDC Boardroom 303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573 Mr. G. Phillip Allen, Vice-Chairman 5:00 **Adjourn Mr. G. Phillip Allen, Vice-Chairman **Action Requested EDC Minutes for January 13, 2026 Minutes of the PCEDC Regularly Scheduled Executive Board Meeting Person County EDC Board Room 303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573 January 13, 2026 Voting Board Members Present: Dr. Scott McKinney- Chairman The Honorable Sherry Wilborn Mr. Phillip Allen- Vice-Chairman ED Staff Present: Others Present: Ms. Brandy Lynch, Director Mr. George Willoughby Ms. Briana Whitt, Specialist (Minutes) Ms. Katherine Cathey Mr. Bryan Eatmon, Existing Industry Specialist EDC Welcome At 9:00 a.m., Chairman McKinney called the meeting to order. Agenda Prep for January EDC Meeting: The main purpose of the meeting was to prepare the agenda for the upcoming regular EDC meeting scheduled for January 27th. A draft agenda was reviewed, which includes organizational activities such as officer elections, a presentation by Planning Director Nish, an update from Mr. Lockhart on the Western Sewer Project, and a briefing from County Manager Cathey on EDC Board activities and the budget process. Ms. Lynch will also provide updates on departmental action plans and current projects. The board discussed the need to develop a new action plan since most of the current plan has been completed ahead of schedule. Members agreed that the full EDC Board should be involved in creating the next plan, which should include performance measures and quarterly reviews. It was suggested that the February meeting may be dedicated to this task, following the housing summit and strategic updates. Members agreed to keep meetings efficient while ensuring all necessary business is addressed. The agenda for the January 27th meeting was approved for distribution. 1 of 3 EDC Minutes for January 13, 2026 The board then entered a closed session to discuss a personnel matter and a contract/property issue. Executive Committee members, County Manager Cathey, and Ms. Lynch were included in the session. Closed Session: Chairman McKinney requested a motion to enter into Closed Session pursuant to NC General Statutes 143-318.11(a)(5) and NC General Statutes 143-318.11(a)(6) A motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to go into closed session. Motion: The Honorable Sherry Wilborn Second: Mr. Phillip Allen Closed Session was entered into at 9:14 am. A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously passed to come out of closed session. Motion: Mr. Phillip Allen Second: The Honorable Sherry Wilborn Closed Session was exited at 10:49 am. Next Meeting: The next meeting is announced for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Person County EDC Board Room, 303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC. Adjournment: Dr. McKinney adjourned the meeting at 10:50 a.m. _____________________________________ ______________________________________ Date Approved Secretary 2 of 3 Date: January 13, 2026 Time: 9:00 am Location: EDC Boardroom, 303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573 Executive Committee Meeting Agenda Time Item Leader 9:00 am Welcome Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman 9:01 am Invocation Mr. G. Phillip Allen, Vice-Chairman 9:03 am Agenda Prep for January EDC Meeting Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman 9:30 am Closed Session **Request motion to enter into Closed Session pursuant to NC General Statutes 143-318.11(a)(5) and NC General Statutes G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman 9:45 am Next Meeting Set for January 27, 2026, EDC Board Room, at 4:00 pm 303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573 Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman 9:45 pm **Adjourn Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman **Action Requested 3 of 3 Minutes of the PCEDC Regularly Scheduled Meeting Person County EDC Board Room 303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573 January 27, 2026 Voting Board Members Present: Dr. Scott McKinney- Chairman Mr. Jay Poindexter Mr. Phillip Allen- Vice-Chairman Mr. Kenneth Perry The Honorable Cynthia Petty The Honorable Sherry Wilborn Voting Board Members Absent: Dr. Claudia Berryhill, Agricultural Representative Mr. Jody Blackwell Ex Officios Present: Ms. Katherine Cathey, County Manager Dr. Rodney Peterson, PCS Superintendent Mr. Brooks Lockhart, City Manager Ex Officios Absent: Dr. Kevin Lee, PCC President ED Staff Present: Others Present: Ms. Briana Whitt, Specialist (Minutes) Ms. Julie Maybee Mr. Bryan Eatmon, Existing Industry Specialist Mr. George Willoughby Mr. Peter Baker Mr. Bo Freeman Mr. Nishith Trivedi EDC Welcome and Invocation: At 4:00 p.m., Chairman McKinney called the meeting to order. Vice-Chairman Allen gave the invocation. Recognition of Bo Freeman: Bo Freeman was recognized on his retirement as Cooperative Extension Director. Remarks led by County Manager Katherine Cathey, with multiple members thanking Bo for his consistent advocacy for agriculture and partnership with economic development. A reception is planned for Friday. 1 of 25 Officer Nomination and Vote: Mr. Bryan Eatmon opened the floor for nominations for the Chairman position. Mr. Phillip Allen nominated Dr. Scott McKinney. A motion was made by Mr. Phillip Allen and passed for Dr. Scott McKinney to be Chairman. Although the motion was not formally seconded, the board expressed unanimous agreement, and the motion was approved by unanimous consent. Dr. Scott McKinney opens the floor for nominations for the Vice Chairman position. A motion was made by The Honorable Sherry Wilborn and passed for Mr. Phillip Allen to be Vice-Chairman. Although the motion was not formally seconded, the board expressed unanimous agreement, and the motion was approved by unanimous consent. Dr. Scott McKinney opens the floor for nominations for the Secretary position. Chairman McKinney nominates Dr. Claudia Berryhill for Secretary. A motion was made by Dr. Scott McKinney and passed for Dr. Claudia Berryhill to be Secretary. Although the motion was not formally seconded, the board expressed unanimous agreement, and the motion was approved by unanimous consent. Consent Agenda: Chairman McKinney recognized The Honorable Merilyn Newell for the approval of the October 30, 2025 and November 18, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion was unanimously approved to approve the meeting minutes for October 30, 2025 and November 18, 2025, with noted additions by Dr. Berryhill. Motion: Mr. Phillip Allen Second: Dr. Scott McKinney 2 of 25 Introduction of Planning Director: Mr. Nishith Trivedi, who joined Person County as Planning Director in October, was formally introduced to the Commission. Mr. Trivedi brings extensive experience in land-use planning and development review. He highlighted the strength of the planning team—comprising Nishith, Michie, and Jay—and noted that the department is actively managing a high volume of applications and development projects. This collaboration is critical for aligning planning and economic development efforts, particularly as growth pressures increase. Mayor Petty was officially welcomed as a voting member of the Economic Development Commission. Her participation strengthens city–county coordination on infrastructure, housing, and business development initiatives. Members expressed appreciation for her early engagement and commitment to supporting economic growth in Roxboro and Person County. Update on Western Sewer: The State has allocated $25 million for the Western Sewer Project. The construction contract was awarded for approximately $17 million, and an additional $1 million in overage is projected due to extensive rock blasting. Including engineering and observation costs, the total estimated project cost is about $22 million, which will leave some remaining funds for other eligible utility projects. Construction progress is significant. The major force main segment around Piedmont Community College is fully complete, and most of the remaining segments are nearly finished. The bore under Chub Lake Road is still pending and is a critical step to connect the full system. The system design will provide gravity sewer service north of Semora Road, which will allow future development connections. South of Semora Road, the system will use a force main, which does not permit direct taps. To increase capacity, the Southside Pump Station is being upgraded with variable-frequency drives. This enhancement will allow the station to handle higher volumes and will divert approximately 50 percent of the flow from the Marlowe’s Creek outfall to the new line, reducing overload risk and supporting future growth. A temporary restriction on new residential connections took effect on January 13, 2026, and will remain in place until the Western Sewer Project is completed, which is expected in late 2026 or 2027. Existing industrial allocations will be honored to ensure that economic development is not hindered while preventing sanitary sewer overflows. The City currently generates about $87,000 per year in stormwater revenue, while annual costs are approximately $120,000. Staff are conducting a rate model analysis to address this funding gap and plan for future liabilities. 3 of 25 The City is drafting updates to the joint City–County water services agreement. The goal is to enable sustainable expansion and ensure that revenue is sufficient to support future line extensions. Priority capital projects include: •A $1.15 million laboratory building at the Water Treatment Plant, which is a longstanding need as staff are currently renting office space. •A $750,000 rehabilitation project for the water tank at the Water Treatment Plant to maintain potable water supply. •Phase II of the Wastewater Treatment Plant project, which will include rebuilding the headworks, adding an equalization basin for flow management, and implementing stormwater mitigation measures at the low-lying plant site. Chairman McKinney noted that Several property owners and pending development projects are contingent on the availability of Western Sewer service. Accelerating completion of this project would unlock significant private investment opportunities. Members were asked to keep this in mind during the upcoming Housing Summit. Economic Development Structure: The EDC bylaws have been amended so that the EDC Executive Committee now provides direct supervision of the Economic Development Director. The Commission is already established by resolution as a public authority, but it has not been funded to operate independently or hire its own staff. The Board of Commissioners may consider funding the EDC as a public authority in the future, which would allow staff to remain in the Local Government Employees’ Retirement System (LGERS). The timeline for implementing such a change is too short for the current fiscal year, making a July 1 effective date unrealistic. If pursued, the earliest practical target would be July 1, 2027. This topic has been placed on the agenda for the February 20 budget retreat, and two EDC members will attend that discussion. Quorum considerations were noted to ensure compliance with open meeting laws. If the EDC’s responsibilities expand to include fiscal oversight or other governance functions, the size and representation of the board may need to be reevaluated to ensure it aligns with the new structure. The County Manager also shared guidance from the UNC School of Government regarding the limitations of an EDC operating as a public authority. Specifically, an EDC in that capacity cannot acquire, own, or develop property; construct shell buildings; convey property by private sale; 4 of 25 make loans with grant funds; or guarantee private loans. These functions would remain under the authority of the County or be managed through aligned nonprofit partners. Update on PC Budget Process: The County’s budget system is now open for departmental submissions, and all requests must be entered by Friday, February 6. The Economic Development budget will include funding for department operations as well as the Economic Catalyst Fund, which currently supports incentive agreements for Polywood and Spuntech. The Catalyst Fund also maintains a reserve for future incentive opportunities or other economic development projects that may arise during the year. The approach to this year’s budget will be conservative, with a strong emphasis on rigorous justification for any new initiatives. Staff are actively reviewing the current budget for redundancies and identifying small savings to ensure efficient use of taxpayer dollars. Action Plan Update/ 2026-2027 Goals: The current action plan, which was originally developed for 2024, has largely transitioned into ongoing work and no longer contains time-bound objectives. To address this, the February EDC meeting will focus on creating a new set of measurable, time-bound goals aligned with the department’s core responsibilities: business recruitment, existing industry support, promotion and marketing, and product development. Several early suggestions from board members included: • Resuming a regular cadence of recruitment trips to maintain visibility and strengthen relationships with site selectors and industry contacts. • Committing to at least three existing-industry visits this spring that include stakeholder participation beyond staff-only engagement. • Prioritizing product development, such as identifying and preparing sites and buildings, since this remains the primary barrier to submitting competitive project proposals. • Exploring external tools and training opportunities carefully, noting that platforms like Gazelle are expensive and that lead-generation efforts will be most effective after the county has a stronger product pipeline. • Considering partnership models for revolving or micro-loan funds, such as leveraging Golden LEAF pilot funding, to support small businesses and entrepreneurs given current limitations on collateral-based lending. • Coordinating with the Tourism Development Authority (TDA) and Uptown Roxboro as they modernize grant programs to better target visitor growth and small-business reinvestment. 5 of 25 A key data point shared during the discussion highlighted the urgency of product development: Of approximately 107 Commerce-generated project leads, the county was able to submit only four proposals (about 3%), primarily due to a lack of qualifying sites or buildings that meet criteria such as interstate proximity, ceiling height, and airport adjacency. Departmental Report: The Economic Development Department provided updates on several ongoing initiatives and upcoming events: • City of Roxboro UDO Update: The EDC remains actively engaged in the Unified Development Ordinance update process. The next meeting is scheduled for March. • Marketing Efforts: A mini-billboard campaign featuring county-wide imagery has been launched and shared on LinkedIn to enhance visibility and branding. • Workforce Development: Introductions have been completed with Apprenticeship NC, and efforts are underway to position this program with major employers to strengthen workforce pipelines. • Industry Engagement: Positive discussions were held with Louisiana-Pacific, Polywood, and North American Aerodynamics regarding workforce needs and ongoing support. Small Business Support • The PCC Small Business Center will host a Marketing Summit on February 23 at Piedmont Community College. This event is free and open to the public. • Planning is underway for a Pitch Competition tentatively scheduled for August to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation. Regional Agriculture & Tourism • The department supported the submission of the Kerr-Tar Regional Tourism Plan on January 29. • Assistance was provided to the Kerr-Tar Regional Food Policy Council in promoting its community survey. Education & Work-Based Learning • A Job Shadow Day will take place at Person High School on February 27, with participation from local industries and county departments. Upcoming Events of Interest • UNC School of Government Webinar: “Bringing Affordable Housing Directors to the Table” will be held tomorrow from 12:00–1:00 PM. A link will be shared with members. 6 of 25 •Housing Summit: Scheduled for later this week. •Tourism Summit: Will be held on February 19 at Tunnel Creek Vineyards. •Chamber Banquet: Took place on January 22 and was well-attended, reflecting strong community engagement and positive energy. Member Comments: Dr. Peterson shared that the Person County Schools Strategic Plan 2030 process will begin in March, with a facilities plan targeted for completion by June. He requested time at the April EDC meeting to brief the Commission on the plan’s four cornerstones and gather feedback. The County Manager announced that a public hearing on the Solar Ordinance is scheduled for Monday, February 2. If approved, the amendments could enable large-scale solar projects to apply for development in Person County. Members emphasized the importance of balancing ordinances to support entrepreneurs and small business formation, ensuring that regulatory requirements do not impose undue burdens compared to standards applied to large businesses. There was continued concern about product readiness, as the lack of qualifying sites and buildings remains a major constraint on project submissions. Members requested a deeper analysis of specific site requirements to improve submission rates for future opportunities. Community Updates included: •Footwear Plus was named Small Business of the Year, celebrating its 80th year in business. •Cole’s Pharmacy announced its closure after approximately 70 years of service. •A downtown collaboration meeting is scheduled for February 2, and members noted the positive reception of the new restaurant True Soul. •The Tourism Development Authority (TDA) released a new promotional booklet showcasing local attractions and activities. From a macroeconomic perspective, members discussed insights from a recent economic outlook, noting that the “K-shaped” economy persists, with rural areas at risk of falling behind unless gaps in product availability and infrastructure capacity are addressed. Finally, members were reminded of an unresolved infrastructure project that supports two major existing industries. The Commission stressed the need for continued attention and a depoliticized approach to resolving this issue to protect and grow local employment and tax base. 7 of 25 Chair Report: No report was given. Closed Session: Chairman McKinney requested a motion to enter into Closed Session pursuant to NC General Statutes 143-318.11(a)(5) and NC General Statutes 143-318.11(a)(6) A motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to go into closed session. Motion: The Honorable Sherry Wilborn Second: Mr. Phillip Allen Closed Session was entered into at 5:15 pm. A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously passed to come out of closed session. Motion: Mr. Jay Poindexter Second: Mr. Phillip Allen Closed Session was exited at 5:35 pm. Next Meeting: A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously passed to a formal meeting in December 2025. Motion: Mr. Kenneth Perry Second: Mr. Jay Poindexter The next meeting is announced for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the Person County EDC Boardroom, 303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573. Adjournment: A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously passed to adjourn the meeting at approximately 5:53 p.m. Motion: Ms. Claudia Berryhill Second: Mr. Kenneth Perry _____________________________________ ______________________________________ Date Approved Secretary 8 of 25 Date: January 27, 2026 Time: 4:00 pm Location: EDC Boardroom, 303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573 Regularly-Scheduled Meeting Agenda Time Item Leader 4:00 Welcome Dr. Scott McKinney, Chairman 4:02 Invocation Mr. G. Phillip Allen, Vice-Chairman 4:03 Recognition of Bo Freeman Ms. Katherine Cathey, County Manager 4:04 Officer Nomination and Vote a)Chairb)Vice-Chairc)Secretary Mr. Bryan Eatmon, Existing Industry Specialist Newly Elected Chair 4:10 Consent Agenda •October 30, 2025 Meeting Minutes •November 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes**Request a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented Newly Elected Chair 4:15 Introduction of Planning Director Ms. Katherine Cathey, County Manager 4:20 Update on Western Sewer Mr. Brooks Lockhart, City Manager 4:25 Economic Development Structure Ms. Katherine Cathey, County Manager 4:35 Update on PC Budget Process Ms. Katherine Cathey, County Manager 4:45 Action Plan Update/ 2026-2027 Goals Mr. Bryan Eatmon, Existing Industry Specialist 5:00 Departmental Report Mr. Bryan Eatmon, Existing Industry Specialist 5:05 Member Comments Members and Ex Officios 5:10 Chair Report Newly Elected Chair 5:15 Closed Session **Request motion to enter into Closed Session pursuant to NC General Statutes 143-318.11(a)(5) and NC General Statutes G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) Newly Elected Chair 5:30 Next Meeting Set for January 29, 2026, 4:00pm, American Legion Hall 218 Chub Lake St., Roxboro, NC 27573 Newly Elected Chair 5:30 **Adjourn Newly Elected Chair **Action Requested 9 of 25 10 of 25 11 of 25 12 of 25 13 of 25 14 of 25 15 of 25 16 of 25 17 of 25 18 of 25 19 of 25 20 of 25 Departmental Report November 2025 – January 2026 • Steering Committee meeting for the City of Roxboro’s UDO update on November 20th; next meeting is in March • EDPNC provided a “mini billboard” touting NC as the best state for business o Commissioner Wilborn and Bryan Eatmon took photos with billboard at locations throughout the county • Attended a webinar hosted by Person County Tourism Development Authority outlining changes and updates to their grant process • Participated in Jingle on Main with Uptown Roxboro Group • Met with Apprenticeship NC to gain understanding of Apprenticeship NC program o Introducing the program to major employers to determine interest • Meetings held with Louisiana-Pacific, Polywood, Dialight, and North American Aerodynamics regarding workforce development and company needs. • Ongoing collaboration with PCC Small Business Center: Planning for the Marketing Summit and Pitch Competition • Conducted small business visits with PCC Small Business Center • Working with Kerr-Tar Regional Food Policy Council to assist in survey promotion • Collaborating with NCSU Industry Extension Services to promote RuralWorks! Internship Program • Kerr Tar Regional Tourism Plan was completed and will be submitted to the KTCOG Board on January 29th. • Ongoing collaboration with Person County Schools CTE for Job Shadow Day on February 27th • Phillip Allen represented Person County EDC at the Triangle Business Journal’s “Road to Profit: 2026 Economic Outlook” on January 22nd • Participated in Ribbon Cuttings and Business After Hours with the Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce • Attended Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet on January 22nd 21 of 25 Upcoming Events of Interest •UNC School of Government Webinar: “Bringing Affordable Housing Developers to the Table: How Local Governments Can Lead” on January 28th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm •Housing Summit on January 29th at American Legion Post 138 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm •Tourism Summit on February 19th at Tunnel Creek Vineyards from 9:00am to 1:00pm •Marketing Summit on February 23rd at Piedmont Community College Room S-100 from 9:00am to 3:00pm 22 of 25 Calling all farms, food businesses, and institutions in the Kerr-Tar Region! The Kerr-Tar Regional Food Council is conducting a 5-10 minute survey to better understand our regional food system. Scan the QR code to learn more & take the survey! 23 of 25 MARKETING SUMMIT 2026 Date February 23, 2026 Time 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Piedmont Community College 1715 COLLEGE DRIVE ROXBORO, NC 27573 BUILDING S100 grayson.brann@piedmontcc.edu For More Information Contact piedmontcc.edu/sbc Visit Our Website Piedmont Community College Small Business Center You’re invited to Join us for a one-day marketing summit designed for small businesses. Hear from regional experts, discover today’s top marketing trends, and gain actionable ideas you can use right away. Scan to Learn More & RSVP 24 of 25 EVENT SCHEDULE 8:30 - 8:45 REGISTRATION 8:45 - 9:00 WELCOME & INTRODUCTION 9:15 - 10:15 10:30 - 11:30 11:30 - 12:30 12:45 - 1:45 Marketing Summit 2:00 - 3:00 Ask the Marketing Experts Gene White, Felicia Holt, and Jalen Blanks PCC Marketing Department Telling the County’s Story: Communication that Attracts Investment Kim Strickland and Bryan Eatmon Person County Government Networking Lunch PCC Cafe Carter’s 5 Grill Behind the Headlines: How Local News Drives Visibility Lea Russell The Roxboro Courier-Times Marketing the Community: Aligning Business, Downtown, and Tourism Dana Blackwell, April Spencer, and Julie Maybee Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Uptown Roxboro Group, and Person County Tourism Development Authority25 of 25 EDC Minutes for January 29, 2026 Person County Housing Summit Minutes of the PCEDC Regularly Scheduled Meeting Person County Office Building Auditorium 304 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573 January 29, 2026 Voting Board Members Present: Dr. Scott McKinney- Chairman The Honorable Sherry Wilborn Mr. Phillip Allen- Vice-Chairman Mr. Kenneth Perry Dr. Claudia Berryhill, Agricultural Representative-Secretary Mr. Jody Blackwell The Honorable Cynthia Petty Ex Officios Present: Ms. Katherine Cathey, County Manager Mr. Brooks Lockhart, City Manager Dr. Rodney Peterson, PCS Superintendent ED Staff Present: Ms. Briana Whitt, Specialist (Minutes) Mr. Bryan Eatmon, Existing Industry Specialist EDC Welcome: At 4:03 p.m., Chairman Dr. Scott McKinney called the Person County Economic Development Commission meeting to order and recognized that a quorum was present. Creative Economic Development Consulting, LLC, Founder and CEO Crystal Morphis, facilitated the Person County Housing Summit. Topics discussed included the following: • Overview of Housing Market and Best Practices • Housing Development Update • Teacher Housing Project Update • Person County’s Constraints and Opportunities Addressing Housing Needs The following is a summary of the Housing Summit, provided by Morphis: 1 of 3 Person County Housing Summit Summary Housing is a key foundation of economic development impacting a community’s ability to compete for people and investment. A diverse, attainable housing supply supports placemaking by creating vibrant neighborhoods where people can live near jobs, amenities, and civic life. Quality housing is essential to talent retention and attraction: workers at every income level are more likely to stay, relocate, and put down roots in communities where they can find housing that fits their needs and life stage. When housing options are limited or unaffordable, employers struggle to recruit, workforce participation declines, and local growth stalls. In contrast, communities that align housing with economic development strategies signal stability and long-term opportunity. Opportunities Triangle Region Connectivity and Growth Industry Growth Community Support Developer Partnerships Available Structures for Redevelopment Available Land Educational Institutions Future Infrastructure Planning Historic Tax Credits Constraints Regulations that Impact Development Cost Regulatory Processes that Impede Development Return on Investment Compared to Urban Markets Income Level that will Attract Developers Next Steps Review Best Practices in Regulatory Processes City and County Ordinance Review Streamline Regulatory Processes Person County Housing Market Profile Total Housing Units 18,965 Median Home Value $192,800 Single Family Detached 76% Owner Occupied 74% Median Year Structure Built 1984 Total New Construction 2025 105 Person County Housing Summit Summary 2026 The Person County Board of Commissioners, City of Roxboro Council, Person County Board of Education, and Person County Economic Development Commission convened a housing summit to review housing market data, learn best practices from residential developers, receive an update on the teacher housing initiative, and discuss constraints and opportunities. 2 of 3 EDC Minutes for January 29, 2026 Person County Housing Summit Next Meeting: The next meeting is announced for Tuesday, February 24, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Person County EDC Board Room, 303 S. Morgan St., Roxboro, NC. Adjournment: A motion was made by Chairman McKinney to adjourn the Person County Economic Development Commission meeting at 5:54 p.m. Motion: Dr. Scott McKinney Second: Mr. Phillip Allen Date Approved Secretary 3 of 3