Conduit Street covers appointments of AAEDC Chief Operating Officer and Town Center Revitalization Manager

October 9, 2023

Conduit Street, the official blog of the Maryland Association of Counties, covered AAEDC’s announcement of the appointments of Wesley (“Wes”) MacQuilliam as the organization’s first Chief Operating Officer and Kayleigh De La Puente as its first Town Center Revitalization Manager in the following post:

Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation Names Key Leadership for Neighborhood Revitalization

The post included the following commentary from Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman:

“AAEDC has supported smart economic development in Anne Arundel County for thirty years, and these moves signal a sustained commitment to ensuring a healthy and vibrant local economy. Economic development at the neighborhood level has a tremendous impact on small businesses and the residents they serve. With Plan 2040 as a road map and a talented team, AAEDC is poised to support the County in ensuring that our neighborhoods thrive and offer a sense of place and belonging for all.”

The following commentary from AAEDC President & CEO Amy Gowan:

“I am thrilled to have dedicated staff resources focused on neighborhood revitalization efforts and greatly appreciate County Executive Pittman and the entire County Council for their confidence, support, and investment in AAEDC. Wes and Kayleigh are a dynamic blend of deep-rooted local experience and new, fresh perspective. Working together, and in partnership with the community, they will ensure that our revitalization efforts align with the unique needs and aspirations of each neighborhood.”

And, finally, the following from MacQuilliam:

“The revitalization of our county’s older commercial districts, and the economic development that follows it, has always been a top priority for AAEDC. With that in mind, we’ve been thrilled to receive such substantial support for our revitalization programs from our county and state leaders and, subsequently, such a great deal of interest in our new ACR tandem grant initiative from business owners. There couldn’t be a better time to be adding Kayleigh to our team and I couldn’t be more excited to help lead AAEDC’s efforts, both revitalization-related and otherwise, to continue making Anne Arundel County a great place to be in business.”

Read the full press release here.

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