Chapel Hill hires economic development officer
Published: Fri, Apr. 27, 2007 12:06PM
Modified Fri, Apr. 27, 2007 12:14PM
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closeCHAPEL HILL -- The town has hired its first economic development officer.
Dwight Bassett will relocate from Parkers Lake, Ky., to begin his new job on June 4. His annual salary will be $78,000.
Bassett has worked in economic development for the cities of Rock Hill and McCormick, S.C., Concord and Statesville, N.C., and Hinesville, Ga.
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“Dwight has worked to transform ... underutilized properties into profit centers,” Town Manager Roger Stancil said in a news release. “[He has the] ability to find creative ways to make good things happen.”
Bassett said in the news release that Chapel Hill is unique with its finite amount of vacant land.
“[That] requires wise development of vacant parcels and redevelopment of existing sites like old shopping areas,” he said. “I am excited to learn more about approaches that are best for Chapel Hill to improve its tax base, create job opportunities and enliven the community.”
Staff writer Jesse DeConto can be reached at (919) 932-8760 or jesse.deconto@newsobserver.com.
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