2009 News

February 18, 2009

“We must market ourselves aggressively, and with purpose”
Commissioner James F. Cawley, Esq. Introduces Members of Bucks County’s Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB)
Congressman Patrick Murphy Will Serve as Co-Chairman

Commissioner Cawley and Congressman MurphyDuring a news conference today at the Bucks County Courthouse, Bucks County Commissioner Vice Chairman James F. Cawley, Esq. and U.S. Representative Patrick Murphy formally welcomed the members of Bucks County’s Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB). The board unites influential members of the county community in the common goal of strengthening business initiatives, implementation and marketing. As such, it represents a cross-section of government, industry, banking, health care, biotechnology and business networking. Cawley and Murphy were joined by County Commissioner Charles H. Martin.

“I am honored that so many diverse leaders of our community have agreed to take this step forward in redoubling our efforts to retain and create jobs here in Bucks County,” Commissioner Cawley stated. “We want to streamline and fortify the process for everyone involved. This board will explore ways to do business more easily in our great county.”

Co-chairing EDAB along with Commissioner Cawley will be U.S. Representative Patrick Murphy, who has served the 8th Congressional District since January 2007.

“The only way we are going to solve the economic challenges we face is if we work together – in a bipartisan way – to bring jobs and economic development to Bucks County.  Families across our community are hurting and we need to act with them in mind,” said Congressman Patrick Murphy.  “I am proud to partner with so many business and community leaders as we work to create jobs and put our economy back on track.”

EDAB Board Members with Cawley and MurphyInitially, Commissioner Cawley issued the call that led to today’s formation of EDAB. “It is incumbent upon all of us to continue making Bucks County more competitive in an increasingly global environment,” he told an assemblage of several hundred business leaders. “We can no longer sit back and wait for the world to come to us. We must market ourselves aggressively, and with purpose.”

EDAB brings together more than a dozen of Bucks County’s finest minds, including former U.S. Congressman and international biotechnology executive Jim Greenwood, former Bucks County Commissioner Andy Warren, Bucks County Community College President Dr. James J. Linksz, Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center Chief Operating Officer James Horan, and executives of the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce, Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and the Pennridge Chamber of Commerce.

EDAB Board MembersMembers of the Bucks County Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB):

  • Co-Chairman James F. Cawley, Esq., Vice Chairman, Board of Bucks County Commissioners
  • Co-Chairman Patrick Murphy, U.S. Congressman, 8th District (PA)
  • Jim Greenwood, former U.S. Congressman, 8th District (PA), President and CEO, Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), the world’s largest biotechnology organization.
  • Clifford C. David, Jr., President, Heritage Conservancy
  • Roger Collins, Executive Director, Bucks County Opportunity Council
  • Dr. James J. Linksz, President, Bucks County Community College
  • Tom Jennings, Esq., Partner, Saul Ewing LLC
  • James Horan, Chief Operating Officer, PA Biotechnology Center
  • Michael Scobey, Publisher, Calkins Media
  • Elizabeth “Betty” Graver, Executive Director, Pennridge Chamber of Commerce
  • Clark Shuster, President, Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce (LBCCC)
  • Peter Dominick, Executive Vice President, Bucks County Bank
  • Gregory Wozniak, President and CEO, St. Mary Medical Center
  • Andy Warren, former Bucks County Commissioner, Executive Director, PENJERDEL Council
  • Dr. Vail Garvin, Executive Director, Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce (CBCC)
  • David West, Marketing Director, Bucks County Conference and Visitors Bureau
  • Dr. Joseph Brosnan, President, Delaware Valley College**
  • Kevin Kruse**
  • Tara King, Executive Director, Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce**
  • William Rickett, Executive Director, TMA Bucks**
  • Lynn Bush, Executive Director, Bucks County Planning Commission (Staff Liaison)
    • ** appointed at a later date.

According to Cawley, members will be consulted with to determine a first meeting date, sometime within the next month. Meetings will be held monthly. Click here to listen to audio from the press conference.