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Eight Virginia Companies Expand into Global Markets with Commonwealth’s Trade Accelerator Program

July 30, 2021

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that eight companies across the Commonwealth have graduated from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. VALET, which now has more than 300 graduated companies, assists Virginia exporters that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as a growth strategy. […]

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Governor Northam Announces $20.1 Million to Strengthen Broadband Infrastructure in 17 Localities

April 6, 2021

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced the award of $20.1 million in Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) grants to improve broadband infrastructure in 17 localities. The funding will support 11 projects, connecting more than 13,400 households, businesses, and anchor institutions to high-speed internet, and leveraging $18.8 million in private and local investments. Since 2018, Virginia has invested […]

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Augusta County announces revamped small business loan fund

March 4, 2021

Verona VA- Augusta County proudly announces the launch of its revamped Small Business Loan Fund. Administered in partnership with the Staunton Creative Community Fund (SCCF), the program will now offer loans up to $20,000 for terms of 1-5 years in order to offer additional support for small businesses and bring the loan fund more in […]

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Augusta County Awarded Fast-Track Broadband Grant

December 4, 2020

Augusta County has been awarded a $567,063 grant for broadband funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The grant funding will be used for the Swoope Tower Fixed Wireless and New Hope Telephone Cooperative Fiber Projects. Pam Carter, Board of Supervisors vice-chair and member […]

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