The 2024 Annual Meeting of the Enterprise Zone Corp. of Braddock was held on February 13.
Vice President Michael Aldrich and Treasurer Michael Tobias retired from the Board of Directors. Danielle Vasquez of Triton Holdings in Rankin and Chelsea Burket, owner of the Swissvale Dari Delite were elected to replace them on the Board. Mary Manges of the Braddock’s Battlefield History Center was elected as a non-profit organization representative. Rob Parker returns as a Board Member representing Braddock Council.
Subsequently, the following Executive Committee officers were elected:
President: William J. Pfoff
Vice President: David Gumpher
Secretary: Deneen Swartzwelder, Mayor of Swissvale
Treasurer: Charles Bennett
EZCB has been successful in securing substantial funding to implement the EastShore Report. This strategy document was undertaken in conjunction with the Urban Land Institute based in Washington, D.C. At the February 13 meeting the Board of Directors authorized funding various initiatives and other actions to support community and economic development in the boroughs of Braddock, North Braddock, Rankin and Swissvale. According to EZCB President William Pfoff,
“We’re seeing new investment taking place in the neighborhoods and business districts. At the Carrie Furnace site, one new building is nearing completion and a second one is planned. The goal of the EastShore Initiative is ‘Improving Prosperity in the EastShore!’ We look forward to working with our local government partners, private sector representatives and the non-profit groups to transform the area.”
