Jason Dorough, president of Metro Bank, was awarded the 2023 Chairman’s Award from the St. Clair County Economic Development Council for his work and support of economic development efforts in St. Clair County.
EDC presented it at its annual event, held this year at The Grill at The Farm near Logan Martin Dam.
Dorough joins a prestigious group of honorees for this award that is given once a year to honor a non-elected person who has shown exemplary support for the organization’s mission to create wealth, increase job growth, and improve the quality of life for St. Clair County citizens.
Past honorees include St. Clair County Commissioner Tommy Bowers, St. Clair County Commission Chairman Stan Batemon, Judge Bill Weathington, Spencer Weitman, Lyman Lovejoy, Ed Gardner, Sr., Carol Pappas, Bill Ellison and former St. Clair County Commission Chairman Paul Manning.
“The St. Clair County EDC has been very fortunate to have the partnership and support of Metro Bank from its inception. As a local banking partner, they have been a supportive part of our team of resources for the entirety of the EDC’s existence,” said Joe Kelly, chairman of St. Clair EDC Board of Directors.
“Jason Dorough has been a tremendous and integral part of that partnership, offering assistance and support when necessary. Knowing our organization and Metro Bank have common goals, to bring new wealth and jobs to the local economy, Jason has always made things happen in a way that is welcoming to local industry and investors.”
“We are always excited to welcome new investment into St. Clair County, and we want to be the bank that our local businesses can rely on,” said Dorough. “Our partnership with the St. Clair County Economic Development Council has been very fruitful through the years, and we have a great working relationship. It was a real surprise and tremendous compliment to receive this honor and appreciation for our work in economic development in St. Clair County.”
The EDC is the economic development organization for St. Clair County and its municipalities, facilitating industrial, institutional, commercial and leadership development throughout St. Clair County.
The EDC team, in partnership with state and local partners, focuses on helping existing businesses grow and compete, diversifying the economy through attraction of new businesses, and supporting newly formed high-growth enterprises.
