Outgoing president Diana Summers praises BC Corporation achievements in final meeting

Diana Summers, president of the Corpus Christi BC Corporation, used her final meeting to reflect on six years of service and the corporation's work to support small businesses, workforce development and affordable housing. "It's been an honor and this will be my last meeting," she said, thanking staff and board members for their work.

In prepared remarks Summers highlighted partnerships with Texas A&M Corpus Christi and investments in technology and manufacturing that she said help diversify the local economy. Staff and board members responded with appreciation; Assistant City Manager Michael Dice praised Summers' leadership and said the board is stronger for the work completed this year.