RONCEVERTE — The Ronceverte Development Corporation has been awarded a $145,000 USDA Rural Enterprise Grant to purchase and renovate the former American Legion Building and attract new businesses in downtown Ronceverte.
The $145,000 USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant will allow the Ronceverte Development Corporation to purchase the American Legion Building and fully renovate the facility including heating and electrical and create two new retail spaces and a game room.
The Ronceverte Development Corporation has renovated several buildings and attracted fifteen new businesses to the downtown over the last three years as part of ongoing downtown revitalization efforts.
“We greatly appreciate the support of USDA for the grants we have received. This agency has made a huge difference for our revitalization efforts,” said Douglas Hylton, Executive Director of the Ronceverte Development Corporation. “We hope this next project is as successful as the first grant and renovation project was in promoting and attracting small businesses and revitalizing our downtown.”
“This USDA grant in combination with other federal dollars are having a huge impact on the Ronceverte community,” said U.S. Rep. Nick Jo Rahall. “The four jobs that will be created through this specific renovation project will lead to more jobs created when new businesses move into the renovated business space.”
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