Eastern Market Corp. recruits new director from out-of-state

The Eastern Market Corp. has recruited Dan Carmody to helm the organization. The organization is undertaking the renovation of Shed 2 and is working to make the neighborhood attractive to residents and retailers alike.

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Carmody, who has more than 20 years of economic development and urban planning experience, currently is president of the Downtown Improvement District of Fort Wayne, Ind.

Before that, he spent 18 years the Rock Island Economic Growth Corp. and Development Association in Rock Island, Ill.

"Dan has proven experience with leading community redevelopment initiatives during times of transition," George Jackson Jr., Eastern Market Corp. chairman, said in a release.

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