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Economic update: Project Water investment of about $1.3 million and 8 full‑time jobs; Franklin Business Center at 75%
Summary
Carl Heck reported on July 22 that Project Water had a June groundbreaking and represents roughly $1.3 million in private investment and eight full‑time jobs; the Franklin Business Center is about 75% complete and the Commerce & Logistics Center planning is funded with Go Virginia money (no county dollars).
Carl Heck, identified in the meeting record as the president and CEO of the local economic development organization, briefed the Southampton County Board of Supervisors on July 22 about a series of development projects and community services.
Heck said Project Water—behind the Food Lion—had a June groundbreaking and is on schedule for a September–October opening, and he described the project as representing roughly $1,300,000 in investment and eight full‑time jobs. He noted Standard Food and…
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