In September 1998 all of the City's economic and community development offices were consolidated into a single office - the Office of Economic & Community Development.

As Development Director, Hal McGaughey, oversees these programs and serves as President of the Economic Development & Industrial Corporation (EDIC/Lynn).

These departments include:

> Department of Community Development
> Economic Development & Industrial Corporation of Lynn

The Lynn Small Business Assistance Center is now being run out of the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce. For information, go to www.lynnareachamber.com.