"Economic Development Board" appears as a New Business agenda item, indicating Castlewood is considering establishing or modifying a body focused on economic development. This could involve creating a new board, redefining its role, or aligning resources to pursue grants, business attraction, and local development projects. At this stage, the city may need help with board structure, strategic planning, and funding strategies rather than a specific capital project. Economic development consultants, grant writers, and facilitation firms can offer services to help define the board’s mission, prepare strategic plans, and pursue state or federal economic development funding opportunities once the board is in place.

Formation of an economic development board often precedes grant applications, downtown revitalizatio...