Economic Development Authority
Some of the past projects of the EDA have been:
- Development of the Mountain Empire Industrial Park in Atkins and the Deer Valley Industrial Park in Chilhowie
- Partnership with Washington County to form the Smyth-Washington Regional Industrial Facilities Authority and the Highlands Business Park, a joint venture of both counties.
- Governor’s Opportunity Fund (GOF) awards, Tobacco Commission grant funding, industrial development bond financing, and local incentive funding for various new industry and industry expansion projects
- Support for workforce training initiatives and existing industry appreciation events
- Strategic planning for economic development
All meetings are open to the public.
MEMBERSAmy Allison McVey, Saltville District
John McLean, North Fork District, (Chair)
Tom Bishop, Chilhowie District
Marvin Craig, Atkins District
Karen Copenhaver, Royal Oak District
Julius Winebarger, Park District
Montie S. Fleshman, Rye Valley District
(Vice-Chair)
For more information contact:
Shawn Utt, County Administrator
Email: sutt@smythcounty.org
121 Bagley Circle, Suite 100
Marion, VA 24354
Phone: (276)783-3298
Fax: (276)783-9314