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Economic development director reports fewer new businesses but more engagement; county hires consultant
Summary
Washington County’s economic development office on Thursday presented a quarterly roundup of 2024 activity and goals for 2025, reporting fewer new business registrations but increased outreach and several new initiatives.
Washington County’s economic development office on Thursday presented a quarterly roundup of 2024 activity and goals for 2025, reporting fewer new business registrations but increased outreach and several new initiatives.
Economic development staff reported 191 business registrations for 2024, down from 249 in 2023, and 309 building permits in 2024 with a higher total valuation despite fewer permits. The presenter said the registration number (referred to in the packet as an indicator for new businesses) is the best available county metric because the county does not…
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