The Fulton Area Development Corporation (FADC) works with both existing and potential businesses to give Fulton and Callaway County a healthy economic climate.
The increasing emphasis in expanding markets and the addition of new technologies has made the recruitment of new industries a top priority. Constant efforts are made to maintain Callaway County's current economic base, while also developing a broader range of employment opportunities for our citizens.
The FADC is the business development resource in Callaway County. The Corporation actively supports current businesses in achieving their economic potential, creatively markets the area to potential new industries, and is a dynamic advocate for the entire business community.
MISSION
The Fulton Area Development Corporation is an independent, not for profit organization established by civic leaders in 1991 to promote the prosperity, economic betterment and general welfare of Callaway County.
The FADC assists both new and existing businesses take advantage of municipal, county, state and federal assistance programs and maintains a comprehensive inventory of available sites and buildings.
GOALS
- Promote the Fulton Area as a desireable place to live and work.
- Recruit new and expanding industry to Fulton and Callaway County.
- Target appropriate business and industry in recruiting activities.
- Maintain a close business relationship with Fulton and Callaway County.
- Create a professional economic development organization that serves as a resource center to address the needs of businesses and industries in the area.
- Develop cooperative efforts among local financial resources.
- Enhance workforce development and training.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| President/CEO |
Bruce Hackmann |
| Chairman |
David Gilman - President, United Security Bank |
| Vice Chairman |
Tom Howard - General Manager, Callaway Electric Cooperative |
| Treasurer |
Marcia Lamons - Community Bank President, Central Bank of Fulton |
Dr. Jahnae Barnett –
President, William Woods University
Rodney Bax - Community Bank President, Bank Star One
Leroy Benton – Mayor, City of Fulton
Tom Christensen - Owner, Christensen Construction
Dr. Barney Forsythe – President, Westminster College
Mike Fugate – Kingdom Telephone Company
Rick Gohring, President, Callaway Markets, The Callaway Bank
Gary Jungermann – Presiding Commissioner, Callaway County
Ted Kettlewell - Owner, OCCI, Inc.
Marty Martin-Forman, CEO, Fulton State Hospital
Cathy McGeorge – President, Callaway County Tourism Board
Doug Mertens – President/Owner, Mertens Construction Company
Jeanie Riddle– MO State Representative, Callaway County
Tom Riley, Esq.- Partner, Riley & Dunlap PC
Julie Uhls – Owner, Boyd & Boyd, Inc.
Jim Zerr – Owner, Zerr Farms