Stuart, VA. (WDBJ) – Patrick County plans for a small business development and the Child Care Center.
The project was in the work since 2020 and was established to receive a grant finance. On Friday, WDBJ7, what happened with the director of the district’s economic development and the next thing.
“When returning to the project, due to energy value, economic development (EDA), start to start everything and start the small business and development center
Economic Development Organization of Patrick County since 2020 Planned to turn the district to the first small business development center in Uptown Stuart. However, after increasing more than twice over the past few years, the project has now been read.
“Once the project was offered and the proposals were returned, and the proposals were actually more than we financed,” he said.
The county, government agencies to receive a $ 1.9 million grant, but this money has not yet been given since the construction has never begun.
“No money didn’t change the hand. We could have a pool because it was. There are money transfers and their invoices and things they use, and then we have used our money. We never went to this stage.”
Although the project was abolished, the economic development body of the district still has property.
“There are other people interested in and we know that we need a place in the district. Thus, we take a look at all our choices to make sure that everything we do with the building will be the best for the district,” he said.
The district also hoped to cover a children’s care space within the project. Although the project is canceled, Houchins said he added more children’s views in the area.
“We are looking at other ways we can do now and look for community partners. Step They want to do something else and there are some other sources there, “he said.
Houchins said he would not rule out the creation of a small business development center in another place in the future. According to him, it is dedicated to the department to bring economic growth to the area.
“This is a temporary decline for us, but we are very optimistic and know that there are other work to help us to bring favorable housing and to help our entrepreneurs.
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