Don Rigsby an excellent choice as director of economic development
The Standard applauds the Industrial Development Board’s choice of Don Rigsby for the job of director of economic development.
In his month on the job as Chamber of Commerce president, Rigsby has been quick to impress. He has the people skills and knowledge of industrial recruitment needed to bring new jobs into Warren County. And new jobs – whether its retail, professional or industrial – are what people want.
Rigsby has a solid background as an Army recruiter and filled a similar position with the Chamber of Commerce in Smithville.
Best of all, Rigsby realizes the importance of having the county and city working together. When it comes to companies willing to place a considerable financial investment into a community, those companies don’t want to sense any form of city-county controversy.
To that end, Rigsby met with city and county officials before accepting the job to ensure everyone is on the same proverbial page. He also wants to establish an economic development team which will help him in convincing interested companies Warren County is the place to be.
That’s the sort of attitude Rigsby’s new job demands. If we expect companies to be sold on Warren County, we need to deliver our best sales pitch.