Michael G. Dougherty - Director of Economic Development
The Director of Economic Development promotes and assists Eden businesses. Mr. Dougherty supports existing industry and recruits new industrial prospects, engages in commercial business recruitment, and manages the Eden Main Street Downtown Revitalization Program for two downtown areas of Eden (Draper Village and Olde Leaksville Shopping Districts). He works with local businesses in providing a business mentoring service in conjunction with the Rockingham County Business and Technology Center and local SCORE Chapter. Seminars to assist local businesses are offered through the community college and other venues. There are several other tasks included in the departmental duties including promotion of the Eden and county business community via media publications and appearances, serving on special task forces, such as the 2011 Eden All-America City Award process, spearheading programs to improve the workforce preparedness of Eden citizens, and participating in efforts to make Eden the ideal location to live and work.
Email Mike Dougherty (336) 623-7789 ext. 3046
Cindy Adams - Coordinator of Tourism & Special Events
The Coordinator of Tourism and Special Events oversees the tourism development initiatives of the city, coordinates or assists in the coordination of special events/projects, assists with the Eden Main Street program, and performs special projects for the various departments within the City of Eden, as assigned by the City Manager. Ms. Adams initiated a "Think and Shop Local" campaign, was intimately involved with the 2011 Eden All-America City Award process, and manages the highly successful ExploreEdenNC web site and popular Facebook page. Under Cindy's leadership, the Eden RiverFest has been a two -time North Carolina Main Street Award winner and Top 20 Event in the Southeast for the summer of 2011. The Piedmont Pottery Festival has become a premier pottery event in North Carolina and southern Virginia.
Email Cindy Adams (336) 623-7789 ext. 3021
Rules for opening a restaurant or food service establishment
Before you lease or purchase a building:
Contact the Rockingham County Department of Environmental Health at 336-342-8180 and ask to speak to one of their Environmental Health Inspectors to explain your plans to open up an establishment.
Visit: www.deh.enr.state.nc.us/chs/rules.htm and click on 2600 Rules Governing the Sanitation of Food Service Establishments
