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Regional economic development funding for NCDC
Summary
The council topped up the chamber's regional economic development grant back to $25,000, funding work like the broadband study that leveraged $125 million in Cox investment.
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Last discussed Aug 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
An extra $10,000 from the FY2026 general fund contingency.
✅Who benefits
Newport businesses and job seekers, plus regional planning that has brought federal broadband and defense dollars to the county.
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