EDA progress report highlighted housing pilot, infrastructure limits and workforce challenges

May 18, 2026

At its May 18, 2026 meeting the Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority reviewed a Strategic Economic Development Plan progress report that flagged limited shovel-ready sites, workforce constraints, and an EDA Housing Subcommittee pilot program advancing with requirements finalized for income and local-employment restrictions.

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A staff progress report submitted to the Rockbridge County Economic Development Authority summarized activity across six lines of effort and flagged housing and infrastructure as principal constraints to recruitment and economic growth.

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