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EDA discusses virtual-shell buildings and workforce partnerships to attract industry
Summary
The EDA heard an update on a New River-Mount Rogers sector partnership and discussed a ‘virtual shell’ pre-approved building concept to shorten site-to-occupancy time; staff estimated roughly $100,000 to develop a virtual shell and noted EDA interest revenue could partly fund the work.
Montgomery County’s Economic Development Authority received two related updates: a workforce-sector partnership led by the New River and Mount Rogers workforce investment board and a staff briefing on a “virtual shell” program to pre-develop building plans that speed tenant occupancy.
Staff said the workforce investment board, working with Marty Holiday, has formed sector partnerships in health care, construction trades and manufacturing/logistics, intended to connect employers, educators and workforce-development partners to create career ladders and improve hiring readiness. Staff reported a visit to New River Community College with three Montgomery County employers — Spectrum, In Motion and ESS Technologies —…
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