Logan County Economic Development Council hosted USDA Rural Development officials at luncheon

The Logan County Economic Development Council welcomed federal officials last week during a luncheon held at Meridian Technology Center.

The program featured representatives from the USDA Rural Development, including State Director Zachary Swartz, who was appointed by President Donald Trump last August.

Swartz and his team, Amy Cowley, Pamela Bensely, and Kelli Bonds, discussed a range of programs and grant opportunities available to support businesses, farms, and households across rural communities.

The luncheon highlighted the ongoing mission of the Logan County Economic Development Council, which works to promote and expand the county’s economic base by connecting communities with local, state, and federal resources.

Formed in 1985 by local business and industry leaders, the organization manages a revolving loan fund to assist with the startup, growth, and expansion of businesses in north central Oklahoma. The council also partners with cities across Logan County to help secure funding for infrastructure improvements and works to identify state incentives for both new and existing businesses.

Additionally, the LCEDC guides in accessing grants and low-interest loans aimed at supporting diversified economic and industrial development.

For more information about the organization, including membership opportunities, visit logancountyedc.org.