The purpose of the Economic Development Board is to assist the City Commission in its efforts to support existing business and industry and to attract new business and industry into the City of Oak Hill, so long as the business and industry will promote a good image of the City of Oak Hill. It is intent of the City Commission in establishing the Economic Development Board that the Economic Development Board shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Commission.

The Board provides assistance services directed toward encouraging the startup, retention and expansion of Oak Hill businesses and jobs, particularly with small businesses; creation of new jobs and employment opportunities; and diversification of economic activity and strengthening the City's tax base.

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Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:30pm at City Hall.