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County approves up to $2,000 share for Sugar Hill roadway study to spur commercial recruitment
Summary
McDowell Economic Development Association briefed commissioners on workforce, housing and commercial recruitment needs and the board approved up to $2,000 from county funds to help pay for a Transportation Impact Assessment for the Sugar Hill/Meadow Lane area.
Chuck Abernathy of the McDowell Economic Development Association updated the board on economic development work, including a housing shortage and plans to attract retail and restaurants. After the presentation, commissioners authorized a county contribution toward a Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA) intended to support commercial recruitment along Sugar Hill Road.
Abernathy said the EDA operates with limited staff and funding but is the county’s point of contact for the state Department of Commerce. He…
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