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Surry County backs Project Kettle expansion with incentives
Summary
The Board unanimously approved support for Project Kettle, an existing‑industry expansion proposing more than $6 million in new construction and relocating over $25 million in equipment, agreeing to incentives including 50% of new taxes paid over five years.
The Surry County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on June 1, 2026, to support Project Kettle, an expansion presented by Blake Moyer of the Surry Economic Development Partnership. The project proposes more than $6,000,000 in new construction and the relocation of over $25,000,000 in equipment to Surry County.
The Board’s support includes incentives and a commitment to return 50% of new taxes generated by the project back to the company over a five‑year period, as described in the motion that passed unanimously. The vote signals county backing for the company’s local expansion while the County proceeds with its regular review and incentive processes.
The presentation was made during the consent/regular agenda portion of the meeting; the Board did not record conditions or a formal development agreement in the minutes beyond the support motion. Further project details, including any performance or job commitments and any formal incentive agreement terms, were not specified in the transcript and would be subject to subsequent staff and Board processes.
