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EDA asks Essex County for $12,269 to launch Explore Essex tourism website

Essex County Board of Supervisors · September 12, 2025
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Summary

The county—s Economic Development Authority requested $12,269 to establish an "Explore Essex" tourism subsite tied to the county website, citing an $8,400 Virginia Tourism grant, a prior $11,000 county match and a $3,400 annual maintenance cost; board members asked for a detailed scope, analytics and a phased budget before deciding.

Woody, representing the county Economic Development Authority, asked the Essex County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 9 for $12,269 to create an Explore Essex tourism website that would live under the county—s web umbrella and be maintained by county staff.

"What I'm asking for tonight is $12,269," Woody told the board, describing the request as the next step to make use of prior investments and an $8,400 Virginia Tourism marketing grant the EDA received with a county match the board approved earlier this year. Woody said Consociate Media is producing initial content under the grant, and Civic Plus would host a secure municipal site. He added the EDA plans to cover…

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