The Public Policy Committee follows a variety of topics from local, state and federal governments. Here is one of the items of note we're following:
Legislative & Economic Update for Virginia's Regional Chamber Network
Clarke County Camp 7 Extended Due Diligence | $250,000
Region 8: Counties of Clarke and Frederick
Clarke County will advance a 40-acre industrial site toward development readiness by completing engineering design, infrastructure planning, and site characterization. The project builds on prior due diligence efforts and positions the site for future investment and job creation.
Shenandoah University Buzzins Commercial Kitchen and Culinary Hub | $100,000
Region 8: Counties of Clarke, Frederick, Shenandoah, and Warren; City of Winchester
This project will develop a comprehensive plan for a commercial kitchen and culinary hub to support entrepreneurship and growth in the food and beverage manufacturing sector. Shenandoah University will design facility layouts, establish a sustainable business model and create a workforce and entrepreneurship training curriculum through its HIVE program. The initiative builds on prior regional planning efforts and positions the region to support small business development, value-added agriculture and industry expansion