By Dave Vieser. With local tax rates set for the new fiscal year, will the lowest municipal rate help recruit the most new businesses? Not necessarily, say local economic development officials. “Municipal tax rates are, for sure, one of the factors in determining the cost of operations for businesses” said Russ Rogerson, executive director […]
Aug. 30. The Mooresville South Iredell Economic Development Corporation and Statesville Regional Development are pooling their resources and economic strengths to hire a single director to oversee the county’s economic development efforts. Russ Rogerson was chosen by both boards of directors to be the new executive director effective Oct. 1. A veteran economic developer, Rogerson […]