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Rockbridge County reviews updated economic development plan, eyes housing and childcare projects
Summary
County and EDA reviewed a draft update to the Strategic Economic Development Plan (targeting 2026'28), noting 23 of 28 prior action items complete and prioritizing housing, childcare, site readiness and workforce as next steps ahead of expected January adoption.
Miss Flint led a review of Rockbridge County's updated Strategic Economic Development Plan during a Board of Supervisors work session Monday, saying the county has completed 23 of the 28 action items from the initial 2023 plan and now proposes a two'year update running through 2028.
The presentation, given to members of the Board and the county's Economic Development Authority, framed the updated plan as a county roadmap to coordinate local partners including the Chamber and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, align with budget and capital improvement planning, and provide measurable performance metrics. "We completed 23 of the 28 action items," Miss Flint said, citing the implementation progress and the decision to revise priorities for the next period.
Why it matters: Board members and EDA representatives said housing and infrastructure constraints limit the…
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