The Alleghany Highlands Economic Development Corporation is the marketing organization promoting Alleghany County, the City of Covington and the Towns of Clifton Forge and Iron Gate for business recruitment, expansion and development. A public/private partnership, AHEDC focuses on Site Readiness, Infrastructure Management, Site Selection Outreach and Workforce Development. The organization also serves as a key information source for applicable data, regulatory compliance and funding opportunities to help you successfully launch, expand or relocate a business to the region.
|
|
A Beautiful Sunset
Photo Courtesy of Gavin Dressler
|
|
AHEDC Celebrates Economic Development Week
Promotes Regionalism in Marketing Efforts to Help Businesses and Employees Thrive
Covington, Va. – The Alleghany Highlands Economic Development Corporation (AHEDC), is marking National Economic Development Week from May 9-13, 2022 to celebrate the positive contributions economic development makes to localities and regions across the Commonwealth.
Created in 2016 by International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the largest international professional trade association for economic developers, Economic Development Week aims to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and improve the quality of life in communities everywhere.
“The EDC is excited to celebrate economic development and the opportunities it brings to the Highlands,” said Krystal Onaitis, AHEDC Board Chair and Covington City Manager. “Our communities have really come together in recent months to market the region to business. We have a new brand identity, a refreshed website and a vibrant social media presence. We are now ready to move forward in marketing our new pad site to site selectors, an innovative project jointly owned by the City of Covington and Alleghany County.” Read more here.
|
|
|
|
Dr. Rainone of DSLCC opened the event, followed by speaker, Delegate Terry Austin, followed by Krystal Onaitis, City Manager of Covington and Chair of the AHEDC.
They were numerous businesses in attendance along with folks from Covington City Council, Town of Clifton Forge Council and Alleghany County Board of Supervisors. Also in attendance was Debbie Melvin, AVP for Talent Solutions for the Alleghany Highlands Business Solutions Team and Elda Stanco Downey from Senator Tom Kaine's Roanoke office.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and we’d like to give a special thank you to our amazing business community for all they do! More photos here.
|
|
|
|
Business Spotlight
Lollie's Quilt Shop in Clifton Forge, VA
|
We're excited to spotlight another business owner and business in our community!
Get to know Jane Greenwood and learn more about her Clifton Forge business, Lollie's Quilt Shop.
We asked Jane a few questions, take a look at her responses below!
Tell us about Lollie's Quilt Shop.
Lollie’s Quilt Shop is a booming shop that provides high quality products to our customers as well as classes. We have a variety of wonderful instructors who are opened to sharing their skills. Besides classes, fabric, notions, we also provide services like longarming, machine repairs, and scissor/knife sharpening. The sale of our BERNINA sewing machines have kept us growing. We are one busy shop.
What inspired you to open your shop, and how long have you been in business?
A number of things contributed to opening a quilt shop. The spirit of our local quilting community was a big part of choosing to bring the convenience of good fabric and notions to our area. Tender Hearts out on Rt. 42 closed and I missed that excitement she had there so I thought, “Why not bring that into Clifton Forge?” Having lived through the town’s struggles, I was seeing a spark hitting Clifton Forge. The downtown was growing and I wanted to be a part of that positive community. More about Lollie's here.
|
|
|
|
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
We believe in having a child like mind when it comes to learning. Open to all possibilities.
Our workshops, events, and programs are designed with a small business owner in mind. Actionable, sharing of ideas, and takeaways to keep things straight.
Every thing you need to start, recover, grown and manage your business is here and it is FREE.
Workshops can be found here.
|
|
|
Some Available Properties For Lease/Sale
Historic Downtown for Lease
214 W. Main Street Covington - 2 Store fronts totaling 2,182 sq. ft. Suite 1 886 sq. ft. and Suite 2 1,296 sq. ft. C3 Zoning - Will lease separately or together
376 W. Main Street Covington - Store front - 11,760 sq. ft. C3 Zoning
221/225 N. Court Avenue Covington - C3 Zoning
263 W. Main Street - Store Front - 2,200 sq. ft. C1 Zoning
For Sale
520 Main Street Covington - 11,156 sq. ft. C3 Zoning
606 S. Monroe Avenue Covington - 25,000 sq. ft. M1 Zoning
825 W. Edgemont Drive Covington - 17,210 sq. ft. M2 Zoning
239 Maple Avenue Covington - 6,600 sq. ft. C1 Zoning
424 E. Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA - 3,300 sq. ft. CFBD Zoning - Turnkey Restaurant For Sale Serious Inquiries Only Call 540.862.4119
Other For Lease
1107 Craig Avenue - 27,412 sq. ft. C3 Zoning
Contact Terri at terri@ahedc.com or call 540.862.0936 to advertise your space or
to be connected to the property owner
More properties available here
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
