Griffith Announces $100,000 ARC Grant to Blue Ridge Discovery Center

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Blue Ridge Discovery Center, based in Troutdale, Virginia, a $100,000 grant for a visitor center. This funding will support the development of a facility to expand the outdoor recreation economy in the region. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

"Southwest Virginia communities rely on tourism as a leading source of revenue.

"This ARC grant for $100,000 helps the Blue Ridge Discovery Center support the tourism needs of the region with a visitor center."

BACKGROUND

According to ARC, a new visitor center will generate an increase in annual revenue for the Blue Ridge Discovery Center by at least $184,000.

The visitor center will be a 1,920 square foot facility in Konnarock, Virginia.

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