Albemarle EDA to approve Project Julius, consider Project Olympian in closed session
Albemarle has a practice of assigning a code name to public private partnerships that are in development
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Visitors spent nearly $1 billion in Albemarle and Charlottesville in 2023
The $956 million in visitor spending represents the highest amount in a single year and is a sign of post-pandemic rebound.
Nelson County partnering with Waynesboro group to make Blue Ridge Tunnel more accessible
The track chairs will make their debut at the Tunnel Accessibility Day on October 1, 2024, an occasion that has already sold out.
Supervisors ratify Project Julius to support Home Depot’s development of Fashion Square Mall
The deal compels Home Depot to open their new store and garden center at Fashion Square Mall by December 24, 2025.
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce seeking new leader
The search is underway for a new leader to run the area’s largest business organization.
In July, opponents of Beard Mountain Winery forced postponement of public hearing for event venue to this upcoming Tuesday night
The public hearing is now scheduled for August 27, 2024.
Charlottesville City Council to get updates on food equity, parks planning
The two items covered in this post are at the 4 p.m. Charlottesville City Council work session.
Area convention and visitors bureau has moved to a new location
The government entity substantially funded through transient-occupancy taxes in Albemarle County and Charlottesville has moved into new headquarters. The Charlottesville…
Charlottesville Economic Development Authority to review goal one of new strategic plan
A community’s economic development strategic plan sets out priorities. Have you looked at the document? The city’s Economic Development Authority will take up Goal One which states “We will invest in entrepreneurship to grow a more diverse, equitable, and vibrant Charlottesville.”
Council recognizes Farmers Market Week through August 10
Charlottesville City Council’s proclamation honors Market Central for their work to expand the number of farmers markets in the community