Friday, August 14, 2009

VACo 2009 Achievement Award Program Description Carroll County ~ Regional Collaboration "Economic Milestone"



The Blue Ride Crossroads region has been hit hard by major job losses during the past five years. However a new entrepreneurial approach to economic development has successfully filled much of the void by providing business counseling, assistance and enhancing growth for citizens in Carroll County.

Under the direction of Dr. Dallas Garrett, SBDC Director, and Bernie Deck, Carroll County's Business Development program has assisted with the creation of 428 new jobs through Entrepreneurial Business Development. The new capital investment of more than $17 million has given new hope and prosperity to the community. The program has been expanded to Grayson County and the City of Galax.

The program expects to assist an additional 200 individuals in starting their own business over the next two years. This program truly reflects the "entrepreneurial spirit" of Carroll County and the entire region. Carroll County is known as a leader in Entrepreneurial Business Development and was named by the 2004 Virginia General Assembly as part of the Entrepreneurial Region of Virginia.

ATTENTION - Change in Board Meeting Time


Starting in July 2009, the Carroll County Board of Supervisor meetings will begin with Closed Session at 4:00 and will convene at 5:00 with the public meeting.

Carroll County CANNERY


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The Cannery will be opening July 15, 2009 through December 18, 2009 from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

For more information or to schedule an appointment contact the Cannery at 276.728.7571.

Residents put in water system in Carroll County - Happy Hollow Road



Click Here for the WDBJ7 News Article & Video that aired November 24, 2008

AmeriPumps, LLC Ribbon Cutting



The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Noon in the Industrial Park - AmeriPumps location in Hillsville, VA.

AmeriPumps, LLC To Bring 125 New Jobs To Carroll


AmeriPumps, LLC will bring 125 jobs to the area and will have an initial capital investment of more than $4.6 Million, in addition to basing a corporate aircraft at the Twin County Airport.

Click Here to download the FULL Press Release (pdf)

Click Here to Watch the Official Presentation on YouTube.com (5 Parts)

Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores Presentation


It was announced on July 10, 2008 that Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores will be bringing one of their stations to Exit 1 off of Interstate 77 in Carroll County, Va.
Click the links below to watch the presentation featured on YouTube.com

Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores Presentation Part 1
Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores Presentation Part 2

ALL County Facilities Will Be Smoke Free


Effective July 1 - ALL County Facilities Will Be Smoke Free


Starting July 1, 2008, ALL county facilities will be smoke free during all hours of the week. This means that no smoking will be allowed inside ANY facility or building that is owned or maintained by the County of Carroll.

These facilities include the Carroll County Governmental Center, the Public Service Authority/County Maintenance/EMS building,Carroll-Grayson-Galax Solid Waste Authority, and others.

In order to promote a good healthy working environment among all county personnel and maintain professional service to county citizens, smoke free inside county facilities must be practiced, maintained and enforced at all times.

There will be, however, designated areas outside all county facilities that will be for any county personnel or visitors who wish to smoke.

This regulation has been officially made by the Carroll County Board of Supervisors.

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