The Waynesboro Economic Development Authority is a seven member board appointed by City Council and charged with promoting the economic wellbeing of the community. In addition to its legal authority to issue industrial development bonds, the EDA directs strategic planning initiatives, oversees economic development incentives, and leads outreach efforts to the business community.

On December 9, 2011, the EDA formally adopted the Five Year Economic Development Strategic Plan. To view a four page overview, click here; or for the full report, click here.

Currently serving on the Waynesboro Economic Development Authority are the following local business leaders:

Sharron Plemmons, Chairman 
Jim Hyson, Vice Chairman 
Lloyd Holloway 
Jim Perkins 
Tom Reider 
Lorie Strother 
Robert Vallies 
Gregory E. Hitchin, Secretary & Treasurer