Dominion Energy Virginia is developing a pilot program to help local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) reach rural localities, as outlined in recent legislation. Under the arrangement, Dominion Energy provides the important “middle-mile” fiber-optic cable needed for local ISPs to extend their services into unserved communities. The Northern Neck Planning District…
The Northern Neck Planning District Commission, All Points Broadband, and the Counties of King George, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland Receive Significant Grant In Support of First Phase of Regional Broadband Initiative for the Northern Neck RICHMOND, Va. – The Northern Neck Planning District Commission and All Points Broadband announced today…
The Northern Neck Planning District Commission (NNPDC) is updating its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). This strategy is intended to bring together many voices from the region to form a common vision for economic prosperity and resilience. In developing this new strategy, we are conducting significant research and enlisting community…
In 2009, Congress passed legislation directing the National Park Service to determine the feasibility of designating the Northern Neck of Virginia as a national heritage area. That feasibility study has now been completed, and the Northern Neck has met all evaluation criteria to be eligible for designation as a national…
$365,000 in CARES Act Funding to Boost Economic Development Programs Critical to Helping the Northern Neck Region of Virginia Respond to Coronavirus Thursday, July 2, 2020 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $365,000 CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the Northern Neck…
Economic Injury Disaster Loans – Are Virginia Small Companies Eligible? YES What is it? The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). EIDL loans are 30 year…
