WHO WE ARE
Action Brown County depends on its committees and the volunteers who serve on them to work on behalf of Brown County’s communities and the residents who live here. Below are summaries of the charge for each committee.
Purpose: BC Empower will strengthen Brown County’s economy and long-term economic vitality by supporting existing businesses, encouraging entrepreneurship, creating opportunities for investment, and helping improve the physical and economic environment in which businesses operate.
Scope of Work:
- Existing Business Support
- Business Resources & Incentives
- Business Attraction & Entrepreneurship
- Local Spending & Business Promotion
- Economic Placemaking
Team: Michele Hedden (Chair); Tammy Akright; Eric Ebbing; Alex Geisler; Nick Hendricker; JR Parn; Chloe Reich; Hayden Reische; Vada Yingling
Purpose: BC Captivate will strengthen Brown County as a destination by improving the visitor experience, increasing awareness of community assets and encouraging visitors to explore more of Brown County while they are here.
Scope of Work:
- Destination Marketing
- Visitor Resources
- Visitor Experience
- Visitor Development
- Tourism Data & Funding
Team: Alex Geisler (Chair): Jenna Harrelson; Michele Hedden; Stephanie Yingling
Purpose: BC Connect will strengthen belonging and community pride through traditions, recognition, storytelling, placemaking and initiatives that make Brown County a welcoming and vibrant place to call home.
Scope of Work:
- Community Connection
- Volunteer Engagement
- Community Recognition
- New Resident Connection
- Community Storytelling
- Community Pride & Placemaking
Team: Lucas Ebbing (Chair); Alex Geisler; Michele Hedden; Angela Salrin; Kristen Schenk