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IDA update: developers active, EIS on regional energy project ongoing, county emphasizes infrastructure and broadband

5546383 · August 7, 2025
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An economic development update cited ongoing site inquiries, grocery and manufacturing prospects, activity at the Pepsi site, and a prolonged environmental review for a regional energy project; county officials urged completion of an infrastructure study and highlighted broadband funding.

A county economic development representative told the committee several private projects are moving through planning while countywide infrastructure and broadband work are critical to support future growth.

Mark, reporting after an absent IDA presenter, said grocery and manufacturing prospects have advanced to planning stages and that the county has substantial preapproved commercial sites. He said the Pepsi plant site is being cleared and the county hopes to inspect the…

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