Members move forward on economic development corp.

A new Haines economic development organization might surface in early 2017.

While the Haines Economic Development Corp. has been incorporated by the state, much of the groundwork still remains before it will actually materialize, organizers told the Haines Chamber of Commerce’s annual membership meeting on Friday.

“Its focus will be more on the technical side than on the political side. The intent is for the two organizations to work closely together,” said chamber president Kyle…