Buy Haywood Market Development Project

Organization:
Haywood County Economic Development Commission
Amount:
$51,616.75
Program Area:
Open Grants Program
County of Applicant:
Haywood
Year:
2006
Description:

This Golden LEAF grant will create the Buy Haywood Market Development Project which will develop a comprehensive plan to brand Haywood County tomatoes and peppers, and sell them to residents and visitors by organizing growers and providing extensive training in marketing strategies, developing efficient packing and shipping operations in cooperation with a local packing facility, and increasing local sales potential by hiring a marketing coordinator to develop sales opportunities with local supermarkets and restaurants.

Contact:
Mr. David V. Teague144 Industrial Park DriveWaynesville, North Carolina 28786(828) 452-7305
Areas Served:
Haywood

Any project more than a couple of years old may not reflect current Board priorities.
Please contact a staff member with any questions.

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