February 1st, 2017 by WCBC Radio

The Allegany County Commissioners have begun 2017 with a bold agenda- including revamping two key departments: economic development and tourism. The Commissioners are in the process of searching for a new head for economic development, while at the same time looking to get more control of the overall tourism operation.  County Commissioners President Jake Shade tells WCBC News that while the county provides funding for various tourist related events and agencies- there needs to be a better coordinated overall effort  as well as a closer relationship between tourism and economic development…