The EDA has owned the 8,600-square-foot building since 2002. Some of the space is leased to an insurance company, a regional public safety non-profit, a marketing and Internet company and the county’s visitors center.

The EDA will consider all proposals, and is looking for uses that create jobs and generate property taxes. The property is assessed at about $1.3 million. Deadline for submissions is Friday, July 19, 2013 at 5:00pm.

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MAA bought the 33.6-acre complex Tuesday from South Carolina-based Johnson Development Associates. The community has been renamed Station Square at Cosner’s Corner, a nod to the Virginia Railway Express station that will be built just down U.S. 17 from the complex.

The deal was done in two separate transactions. MAA paid $44.64 million for the 260 apartments that have already been developed and that are about 75 percent leased. The REIT paid $4.25 million for the undeveloped land where the second phase of the apartment community will be built.

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The EDA has owned the 8,600-square-foot building since 2002. Some of the space is leased to an insurance company, a regional public safety non-profit, a marketing and Internet company and the county’s visitors center. The Mason Enterprise Center business incubator there recently closed.

Spotsylvania’s Board of Supervisors last month voted to have the EDA look into selling the space at 4700 Southpoint Parkway. The EDA will consider all proposals, and is looking for uses that create jobs and property taxes. The property is assessed at about $1.3 million.

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The Virginia Tourism Corporation has chosen Spotsylvania County as one of 16 sites across the state to build and promote a giant LOVEwork. The LOVEwork structures are the focal point of a social media campaign to share the message that love is at the heart of every Virginia vacation. Spotsylvania County will join with 20 other existing LOVEwork sculptures found across the state featured on www.virginia.org/LOVE as part of the Virginia is for Lovers tourism marketing campaign.

Spotsylvania County resident Hunter C. Perkinson Jr., owner of Featherstone Forge was chosen to construct the 17 foot by 6 foot metal LOVEwork. Perkinson also designed and produces the Governor Spotswood Award given annually in March.

Visitors will be encouraged to take a picture with the LOVEwork and share on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Photos taken by people from throughout the world can be seen on at www.Facebook.com/VirginiaisforLovers and on Twitter by searching #LOVEVA.

“Virginia is for Lovers is about love – pure and simple, and has been for more than 40 years,” said Rita McClenny, president and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation. “This program uses the power of social media to promote Virginia as an ideal destination for families looking to completely connect on a Virginia vacation.”

The Spotsylvania County LOVEwork will receive $1,200 in reimbursement funding from the state tourism office. The LOVEwork will be unveiled on May 3rd at the kick-off of the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville. The structure is portable and will be placed at different locations in the county throughout the year.

“We are proud to be one of the first in our area to be chosen to have a LOVEwork structure,” said Debbie Aylor, Spotsylvania County Tourism Manager. “We know that tourists and residents alike will “love” to have their picture taken with the LOVEwork and share it on social media,” she added.

Visitors will be encouraged to visit the Spotsylvania County artwork, take a picture and post to www.Facebook.com/VirginiaisforLovers or on Twitter and use the hashtag #LOVEVA. A complete list of LOVE artwork locations across the state can be found at www.Virginia.org/LOVE.

Tourism is an instant revenue generator for Virginia. In 2011 tourism generated $20.4 billion in revenue, supported over 207,000 jobs and provided $1.32 billion in state and local taxes. With tourism as a significant driver of the local economy, Spotsylvania County estimates that more than 660,000 visitors stayed overnight, while more than 1.3 million visits were recorded at the County’s tourism sites and attractions in the year 2012.

Love is at the heart of every Virginia vacation. Visit www.Virginia.org to learn more or call 1-800-VISITVA to request a free, Virginia is for Lovers travel guide.

(Note to media: Images of the Virginia is for Lovers LOVEworks are available for publication at www.vatravelstories.com, the official pressroom of the Virginia Tourism Corporation.)

For County information: www.spotsylvania.va.us Contact : Kathy Smith, Public Information Officer ksmith@spotsylvania.va.us Phone : 540-507-7005 or 540-455-8988

Supervisors this week voted 5–2 to request that the EDA look into selling the roughly 8,500-square-foot space, which it purchased in 2001. The building currently houses the Spotsylvania Visitor Center, an insurance firm, a regional agency and office space for entrepreneurs.

The property is assessed at almost $1.3 million.

Supervisors Benjamin Pitts and Gary Skinner voted against selling the building.

EDA members, who are appointed by supervisors, discussed the issue in closed session at their monthly meeting Thursday. They then voted to publish a request for information to solicit interest from potential buyers.

“We’re just hoping to gather information from potential users of the building so that we can make a better decision on what to do with it later,” said EDA Chairman Hart Rutherford.

The EDA may look at other ways to use the space if nobody is interested in buying it, members said.

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As you consider your options for the future, and look for places where you can rely on political and business support for weapons related industries, we urge your strong consideration of our community in Virginia located midway between Richmond and Washington, DC.

Beretta USA has been a valued business member of our community since 2000 and enjoys a mutually beneficial relationship with us, and our enviable location.

Spotsylvania County is proud of its heritage and commitment to personal freedoms, less government, low taxes, and law-abiding citizenry.  You may already know us from the history books as the site of significant American military battles and courageous leadership, but we are also a modern thriving community that would compliment your employees’ and business’ needs.

You will find our elected leaders (several former military) quite favorably inclined to support gun research, manufacturing, distribution, repair, modification, testing, and related activities, particularly regarding national defense, public safety / security, and recreational purposes.  General information about our County can be found at  www.spotsylvania.org.

Click here to view a factsheet describing our Economic Development Authority, which is appointed by the Board of Supervisors and serves as the entry point for all projects seeking County support.

We have a specific property in mind for your use.  It is ideally located, favorably zoned, rail served, vacant, clean, and physically suited for industrial use, having been used by General Motors for many years.  See details at http://www.racertrust.org/files/fredericksburg-marketing-brochure.pdf. We also have industrial, commercial, retail, and undeveloped properties available to meet your more customized needs.   We are prepared to meet you any time, any place, to discuss your future with Spotsylvania County, VA.

Sincerely,

Tom Rumora, Director
Email- trumora@spotsylvania.va.us
(540) 507-7210

Spotsylvania County Department of Economic Development and Tourism | 9019 Old Battlefield Blvd, Suite 310 | Spotsylvania | VA | 22553

The Free Lance-Star recently reported that the General Services Administration had received about 35 submissions from localities and developers interested in hosting the FBI’s new headquarters. You can read that story here.

In addition to Spotsylvania, Stafford and Caroline counties have also thrown their names into the hat.

Spotsylvania’s new website notes the county’s low taxes—the current real-estate tax rate is 88 cents per $100 of assessed value—and “shovel ready sites of varying size.”

“We’re prepared to use every tool available to help the FBI and other government agencies relocate to Spotsylvania,” Board of Supervisors Chairman Paul Trampe is quoted as saying on the website.

The site includes another quote from EDA Chairman Hart Rutherford: “We’re committed to making your project a success with a streamlined process and incentives.”

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Buildouts are under way for the following planned stores and projects:

• Kabob Corner, a restaurant that has locations in North Stafford and along State Route 3 in Spotsylvania, will open another eatery in a vacant space in the food court.
• The 3,000-square-foot Chico’s store next to Bravo! Cucina Italiana in the open-air Village section of the mall. Chico’s will be moving there from Central Park.
• The 6,900-square-foot Buckle store next to Hollister inside the mall.
• The 3,600-square-foot Body Central store between Papaya and New York & Company.
• JCPenney continues to renovate its store in an effort to create “stores within a store.”
• DLR Contracting Inc. is doing work on a vacant space near the Park Lane Tavern in the Village section, but a tenant has not been announced.
• In addition, a major renovation is expected to start soon at the Belk store.

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SPOTSYLVANIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AWARDS FOUR “BIG” PROGRAM GRANTS

Spotsylvania, VA – January 2, 2013 — The Spotsylvania County Economic Development Authority (EDA) has awarded Business Incentive Grants to four companies with locations in Spotsylvania which presented clear, extensive information about their proposed uses of funds and benefits to the community. The companies awarded are as follows:

Aspetto, with 3,000 square feet on Pierson Drive, awarded $12,000, plans to purchase machinery and provide training for local skilled workers to produce made-in-America products, and launch an online store, information at www.shopaspetto.com.

Backyard America, located in the Bowman Center, awarded $10,000, plans to set up a metal shop for the purpose of welding, bending and finishing aluminum extrusions to be used as components in pergola kits, will provide local jobs (bending and welding is currently outsourced); information at www.backyardamerica.com

Convert! Integrated Marketing, located in Spotsylvania County, awarded $10,000, company focus is online marketing and website development, as well as social media marketing for Facebook and Twitter, funds will position the company to commit to a longer-term lease in the County, information at www.convertresponse.com.

Stevenson Ridge, located in Spotsylvania County, awarded $12,500, funds will be applied to initial equipment and supplies and to expand catering operations in 2013 and hire additional local staff, information at www.stevensonridge.com.

The premise of the Business Incentive Grant (BIG) program is to create quality employment opportunities and expand Spotsylvania’s tax base by offering new or growing small businesses cash grants to partially defray the costs associated with start-up operations or expansion projects, thereby freeing business capital at a time when it is most urgently needed. This Economic Development Authority (EDA)/small business partnership benefits the County through an increased tax base, expanded job opportunities, and increased payroll in the Spotsylvania community.

Applications for the next round of Business Incentive Grant program are due on March 1, 2013. Visit http://www.spotsylvania.org to learn more about this program. Or, for an application, visit the Economic Development Department on the County website at www.spotsylvania.va.us – click on Government Services on the homepage. Or, call Economic Development directly at 507-7210.

For further County information:

www.spotsylvania.va.us
Contact : Kathy Smith, Public Information Officer
ksmith@spotsylvania.va.us
Phone : 540-507-7005 or 540-455-8988