The Halifax County Industrial Development Authority received an update on recent progress at Friday’s meeting.
Executive Director Kristy Johnson presented data that showed improvement with local projects, and the ongoing plan to increase employment in Halifax County.
She highlighted the importance of key points including business growth, real estate and infrastructure, regional engagements and partnerships, and organizational sustainability. She added that dashboard will be created as a graphic that will show the county’s metrics year-by-year.
Board member Jeremy Satterfield commended Johnson and operations manager Blair Jeffress for their work and added that the dashboard will be “impactful,” allowing everyone to be aware of the numbers pertaining to the economy.
“We collaborate with many partners in many ways,” Johnson said. “We work to grow the economy by supporting and retaining businesses as our greatest emphasis.”
In her presentation, data revealed that 334 new jobs were created this year alone.
Going forward, the IDA wishes to “formally” and “intentionally” meet with organizations involved in workforce and talent efforts to share intelligence on trends uncovered by business recruitment efforts.
Also, providing links on the IDA website to online resource guides, entrepreneurs and small business were listed as other ways to continue this trend.
Board member Nettie Simon-Owens showed her appreciation of local media.
“Our messages wouldn’t get out without them,” she said.
The IDA wants to continue using social media as a tool for “positive news” and to communicate the importance of return on investment.
Amongst the other topics mentioned, the board announced they will be making plans for their upcoming meetings.
The next meeting will take place at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 18.
From The Gazette Virginian
Finding Success in Halifax County
The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center has received a $10,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, one of $120,000 in literacy grants the foundation announced Thursday it was giving to Virginia nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools.
These funds are aimed at supporting adult, family and summer literacy programs within a 20-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center across the 44 states Dollar General serves.
The grants awarded to Virginia organizations are expected to positively impact the lives of more than 5,000 Virginians.
“In keeping with Dollar General’s mission of Serving Others, we are excited to provide grants to support literacy and education initiatives in the communities we proudly call home,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s CEO and Dollar General Literacy Foundation board member. “Each year, funds provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation make a real difference by providing the tools that students, adults and families need to pursue new opportunities and accomplish their goals. We believe these programs empower the communities we serve, and we are honored to play a role in their success.”
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