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Go Virginia Region 2 highlights $3.7M in investments affecting Campbell; county leaders discuss EDC, comprehensive plan and data centers
Summary
A Go Virginia Region 2 representative reviewed regional grants and credentialing outcomes that included Campbell County projects; the board then discussed reviving the Economic Development Commission, the county's SEDS (comprehensive economic development strategy), and interest in data centers as part of broader economic-development strategy.
Kimbell Payne, representing GO Virginia Region 2, briefed the Board of Supervisors on the region's economic development program, telling the board the regional council supports job creation by funding projects that build industry-specific credential pipelines, support site-readiness and match other local or private funding.
Nut graf: Payne said Region 2 has funded 14 projects that touched Campbell County and supplied roughly $3.7 million in Go Virginia funds to projects that produce jobs and credentials; the board followed the presentation with discussion about reviving the county's Economic Development Commission (EDC), advancing the county's comprehensive economic development strategy (SEDS), and preparing for potential data-center opportunities.
Payne described the program's structure: a state…
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