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Regional economic development group outlines 'Innovation Corridor' roadmap; new Defense Affairs director introduced

Greene County Board of Supervisors · October 28, 2025

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Summary

Central Virginia Partnership described a Go Virginia planning grant to map opportunities in defense, biotech and IT; the board heard introductions of new Defense Affairs director Miles Davis and talent-focused BioBridge planning work.

Representatives from the Central Virginia Partnership for Economic Development presented the board with planning work on an Innovation Corridor strategic roadmap intended to identify regional competitive advantages in national security, biotech and technology sectors.

Helen Coffin said the region won a $100,000 Go Virginia Region 9 planning grant (with matching funds) to hire a consultant, Taconomy, to develop a 3–5 year action plan and recommended next steps. She highlighted recent regional capital investments in data centers and life-science projects and noted Greene County’s proximity to sites such as Rivanna Station and Rivanna Futures.

As part of the presentation the Partnership introduced Miles Davis as the new Defense Affairs Committee director; Davis described his background in military intelligence and national-security work and said he will partner with local leadership to pursue responsible growth in the national security industry. Katie Delaney outlined a separate BioBridge planning grant focused on bioscience talent and said a consultant report is expected in December.

Why it matters: speakers said the planning work could position Greene County to attract jobs and funding tied to regional growth in defense, biotech and IT while stressing community fit and workforce preparation.

Next steps: the Partnership will deliver consultant reports and proposed action steps; county staff and local partners will be engaged on implementation and talent development activities.

Quote: "We are going to work with them on both of those sectors... and it will come up with a strategic roadmap with actionable steps for us," Helen Coffin said.