Intern research highlights redevelopment opportunities as EDA notes strong turnout at Business Summit
Apr 24, 2026
An intern-led research presentation on potential redevelopment properties drew positive feedback from the Authority; staff also reported the Botetourt Business Summit attracted more than 70 attendees and included a presentation by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership CEO.
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Kyle Rosner introduced a redevelopment-properties agenda item based on internship research. Sarah Showalter, an intern, presented case studies from other localities that illustrated successful redevelopment of neglected properties and suggested several local parcels that could be candidates for EDA-led redevelopment or private redevelopment.
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