JLARC Report – Economic Development Incentives & Film Incentives
The Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission have released two draft reports on economic development incentives and film incentives. Virginia spent $1.5 billion on economic development incentives from FY10 to FY16 (July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2016). Three thousand three hundred and seventy-nine projects received grants. Completed projects created 45,000 jobs and $7.5 billion…
Governor McAuliffe Announces More Than $8.8 Million in Community Development Block Grants – Eastville Rural Health Center Funded
The Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission is pleased to release the Governor’s announcement that the Eastville Rural Health Center will receive $700,000 in CDBG funds. A-NPDC assisted Northampton County and Rural Health by writing the grant application. This year was competitive with over $25 million in requests. The state will fund $8.8 million of the requests….
Governor McAuliffe Announces $2 Million in Rural Homeowner Rehabilitation Program Awards, Accomack & Northampton Among 12 Rural Localities to Receive Funding
Today, the Governor made the following announcement that will provide for $280,000 in funding to the Accomack-Northampton Regional Housing Authority, matched with $40,000 in program income funds from the Eastern Shore of Virginia Housing Alliance, to make needed repairs to up to seven houses within the region. This is a new program and details will be…
Household Hazardous Waste Collection this Saturday – May 6!
Saturday, May 6th from 10am to 2pm Fishers Corner (Parksley), Painter, & Eastville Convenience Centers First 50lbs of waste FREE to dispose! Only $1/lb. over! Why participate? – household products containing toxic chemicals like pesticides, solvents, cleaning products, & weed killers can be a threat to people and the environment if improperly discarded. Never throw…
Governor McAuliffe Announces First Craft Brewery on Virginia’s Eastern Shore
RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Black Narrows Brewing Company will create five new jobs and invest over $350,000 to open a new craft brewery in Accomack County. The company, which will source 72% of its agricultural inputs from Virginia farmers, will be the first craft brewery on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. “Investments like…
JLARC Releases Scathing Report on Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)
The Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission (JLARC) has released a scathing report on the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP). JLARC had eight findings and 35 recommendations. Findings Summary VEDP is not an efficiently or effectively managed organization VEDP’s approach to marketing Virginia compromises its effectiveness VEDP’s marketing efforts do not fully adhere to any…
Eastern Shore of Virginia Housing Alliance Meeting – November 30, 2016 – 7 PM
Unless otherwise noted, the meetings are held at the business office in Accomac, Virginia.
Regional Housing Authority Meeting – November 30, 2016 – 4 PM
Unless otherwise noted, the meetings are held at the business office in Accomac, Virginia.
EPA’s Renewable Portfolio Standards Goal For Virginia To Cost Between $1.9 – $3.5 Billion Annually
An economic impact study from the Natural Resource Economics, Inc. is available that examines the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Renewable Portfolio Standards Goal on Virginia and other states. EPA has set these goals for 29 states. Virginia will need to generate 6% of its energy from wind and solar by 2025. The impact includes increased…
JLARC Finds Eastern Virginia Does Not Have Sufficient Groundwater To Meet The Demand Of The Region
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) has completed its review of the effectiveness of Virginia’s water resource programs. Findings: Eastern Virginia (this is on the mainland of Virginia) does not have sufficient groundwater to meet the demand of the region. Planning is too vague to be useful and not sufficiently regional. Eastern Virginia…