The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission is a 28-member body created by the 1999 General Assembly. Its mission is the promotion of economic growth and development in tobacco-dependent communities, using proceeds of the national tobacco settlement. To date, the Commission has awarded 2,102 grants totaling more than $1.1 billion across the tobacco region of the Commonwealth, and has provided $309 million in indemnification payments to tobacco growers and quota holders.
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5/22/18 Tobacco Commission Meets In Farmville
TOBACCO REGION REVITALIZATION COMMISSION MEETS IN FARMVILLE
Commission Approves 27 Funding Requests for Projects in Southern and Southwest Virginia
Richmond, VA – The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission met on Tuesday, May 22nd to give final approval for 27 funding requests. The 27 requests total more than $6 million and will support projects across Southern and Southwest Virginia. The total funds to be disbursed break down as follows: $2.8 million for workforce development,
Read More4/17/18 Crenshaw Lighting Expanding In Floyd County
CRENSHAW LIGHTING EXPANDING IN FLOYD COUNTY
Project Set to Create 56 New Jobs
Floyd, VA – It was announced today that Crenshaw Lighting will expand their operation in Floyd County. The expansion will create 56 new jobs for a total of 120 employed by Crenshaw in Floyd. The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission approved a $100,000 Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund (TROF) grant as well as a $50,000 TROF loan to assist with this project.
Read More4/9/18 Mohawk Industries Expanding In Carroll County
MOHAWK INDUSTRIES EXPANDING IN CARROLL COUNTY
Project to Include Multi-Million Investment and Preserve Local Jobs
Carroll County, VA – Governor Ralph Northam announced today that Mohawk Industries will expand its manufacturing operation in Carroll County. The project will preserve existing jobs and add several new positions. Mohawk plans to invest in new equipment as part of the expansion. The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission approved a $95,000 Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund grant to assist with this project.
Read More3/19/18 Richlands Creamery To Create 17 Jobs In Dinwiddie County
RICHLANDS CREAMERY, LLC IN DINWIDDIE COUNTY
Project to Include $1.7 Million Investment and 17 New Jobs
Dinwiddie County, VA – Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Richlands Creamery, LLC will create 17 new jobs and invest $1,700,000 in Dinwiddie County to create a new commercial creamery. As part of this project, Richlands Creamery, LLC commits to purchasing over $959,071, 100% of its agricultural inputs from Virginia farmers. The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission approved a $40,000 Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund grant to assist with this project.
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