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Greater Augusta Regional Tourism Receives $50,000 GO Virginia Grant

Greater Augusta Regional Tourism (GART), comprised of the Staunton, Augusta, and Waynesboro tourism offices, has been awarded a $50,000 grant through the GO Virginia Economic Resilience and Recovery program. The grant will provide for a three-phased outreach program encouraging locals and visitors to discover the region as a close-to-home, safe destination for day trips and […]

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Augusta County Announces Disaster Recovery Grants for Sole Proprietors

VERONA, VA – The Augusta County Economic Development Authority announces the release of a Disaster Recovery Grant Fund to help sole proprietors who are suffering from the costs of business interruption due to COVID-19. The competitive grant will provide $1,000-$5,000 cash per eligible grant recipient, and applications are due by 9 a.m. on August 7, […]

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Governor Northam Announces The Hershey Company to Invest $135 Million, Create 110 New Jobs in Augusta County

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that The Hershey Company will invest $135 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Augusta County. The company will increase production capacity at its existing facility in Stuarts Draft by 90,000 square feet and create 110 new jobs. “As we work to accelerate Virginia’s economic recovery, existing corporate partners like […]

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Augusta County Announces Disaster Recovery Grant Program

VERONA, VA – The Augusta County Economic Development Authority (EDA) announces the creation of a Disaster Recovery Grant Fund to help county businesses that are suffering from the costs of business interruption caused by closure due to public safety restrictions from COVID-19. The grant will provide up to $10,000 cash per eligible grant applicant and applications […]

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Economic Development Recognized for People of Augusta by VEDA

VERONA, VA – The department of economic development and tourism for the County of Augusta has received recognition from the Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA). The department received an honorable mention award in the 2020 Community Economic Development Awards (CEDA) for the People of Augusta program, a celebration of stories from local entrepreneurs, farmers, manufacturing […]

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