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EDA hears request to fund Region 9 wine implementation coalition; decision deferred to February
Summary
Maureen Kelly, director of economic development and tourism for Nelson County, asked the Albemarle County Economic Development Authority to consider a $20,000 cash contribution to a two‑year Go Virginia implementation grant that would fund a Region 9 wine coalition aimed at expanding Virginia wine sales outside the state.
Maureen Kelly, director of economic development and tourism for Nelson County, asked the Albemarle County Economic Development Authority on Thursday to consider providing $20,000 in cash to support a two‑year implementation grant to advance a Region 9 Virginia wine coalition. The coalition — built from a planning grant and intended to move Region 9 wine into the traded sector — would use state Go Virginia funds and private match to create an ambassador/credentialing program, marketing and sales capacity, and business support for wineries.
The request matters because Go Virginia approval would leverage state funds (a $255,000 total project budget was discussed) and local cash is part of the…
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