MURFREESBORO—More economic development may be on its way here.

During their past two meetings, the Murfreesboro Town Council has met in closed session pursuant North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11 (A4) which allows government boards “to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body, including agreement on a tentative list of economic development incentives that may be offered by the public body in negotiations.”

After a closed session held August 26, the council opted to enter into an agreement with Entrepreneur Source upon the town attorney’s review. The council also agreed to prepare a grant to the Gold LEAF Foundation

At the council September 9 meeting, Town Attorney W. Hugh “Buddy” Jones read from a written statement regarding the August 26 closed session.

“The purpose of the meeting was to discuss economic development, including the possibility of attracting a motel, applying for a Golden LEAF Grant and the possibility of entering into a contract with Entrepreneur, Inc., all of (which) were discussed,” he said in closing of the statement.

Jones also recommended the town not go into a contract with Entrepreneur Source, Inc. The council agreed with his recommendation.

In a later interview, Town Administrator Cathy Davison spoke vaguely about the recent closed sessions.

“We are working on an economic development project that will make Murfreesboro more of a destination outside of the current businesses and attractions we already have,” said Davison. Davison said they are working on the project with Chowan University.