Chamber of Commerce releases collaboration report
The second anniversary of the pandemic is approaching and almost every organization across Virginia have been transformed in some way….
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Economic Development releases Charlottesville commercial vacancy report
The city of Charlottesville has completed its latest analysis of commercial property and has found a vacancy rate of 5.23…
Third new hotel planned for Pantops
At the January 24 meeting of the Pantops Community Advisory Committee, members learned about a site plan for a new…
Albemarle EDA briefed on 2022 plans, Lewis and Clark Loan
There will be no change in leadership on Albemarle’s Economic Development Authority. Donald Long will remain the chair, George Ray…
Tourism board learns about the hotel industry in Albemarle/Charlottesville
Tourism is one of the region’s largest industries, and the pandemic has shown just how important the sector is to…
Albemarle Supervisors briefed on economic development efforts
The Albemarle Economic Development Authority administers grant and bond programs that seek to encourage businesses to expand in Albemarle or to locate…
Bonumose to set up Hershey research plant at former State Farm HQ
An Albemarle County start-up that seeks to create an artificial sweetener for the mass market will set up shop at…
Investment firm takes majority stake in Apex Clean Energy
A company called the Ares Management Corporation has acquired a majority stake in the Charlottesville-based Apex Clean Energy, according to a…
Council briefed on budget shortfall, Recovery Roadmap, outdoor ABC licenses
As of today, there are only eight days left until the beginning of Fiscal Year 22. On Monday, June 21,…
Albemarle EDA will assist Afton Scientific with expansion, briefed on 2021 real estate assessments
The Albemarle County Economic Development Authority has entered into a job creation agreement with Afton Scientific for that company’s expansion. …