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EDC hears growth signals: overnight trips, tax uptick and a 30,000 sq ft tech lease
Summary
Staff reported increases in overnight trips and consumer tax receipts, ongoing workforce and entrepreneurship programming, and that DriveStream Inc. leased 30,000 square feet previously occupied by Cofense, signaling leased office demand in Leesburg.
Economic development staff presented a broad report to the commission on Nov. 5 highlighting tourism and commercial activity, workforce programming, and business outreach.
Russell (Director) told the commission that overnight visitor trips to Leesburg were about 106,000 in 2024 and tracked to roughly 110,000 in 2025 through August. He said consumer (meals) tax showed a 9.3% jump in the prior year and about a 5% increase so far in 2025;…
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