CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced over $6.5 million in grants through the Virginia Tourism Corporation on Thursday to bolster tourism efforts in the Commonwealth, and over $120,000 of those funds will be coming to the local area.
“The strength of Virginia’s tourism industry is critical to local economies across every region of our Commonwealth,” Gov. Abigail Spanberger said in a statement. “From rural communities to our urban centers, this funding will showcase the full breadth and beauty of our home while supporting jobs, expanding opportunities for small businesses, and driving economic growth statewide.”
Two of the largest grants locally went to the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau and Culpeper’s Tourism Economic Development…