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Home My WebLink AboutSP202200002 Correspondence 2022-01-18THE FARMHOUSE INN at PIPPIN HILL FARM & VINEYARDS ENABLE ENABLING A BETTER LIFE ECONOMICALLY Albemarle County I Economic Development I Strategic Plan SHARED VISION — WE ARE ALIGNED Preservation of the historic buildings — their stories & experiences Creating a healthy ecosystem — Agritourism focus on organics, gardens and sustainability Appropriate scale investment in an active and vibrant development area Supports healthy lifestyles — locally inspired cuisine, viticulture, gardening & spa packages Long-term thriving economic future for the Historic Inn & its surrounding environs Exceptional educational opportunities - student scholarships, diverse team & artist series + GOAL 1 Strengthen Existing Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) to help Businesses be Successful Jobs Creation — 20 Full Time Positions & Ongoing Commitment to Team Development Our ties to supporting local businesses - Michael Shaps Wine Works, Carl Tinder Vineyard Mgt, The Jefferson School, Matt Hannon's winemaker mentorship Friday Farmer: We host a mini farmers market with local farmers to showcase and sell their products. Some of our frequent farmers: Grubby Girl, Bruants Farm, The French German + GOAL 2 Improve the Business Climate Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan -- We are seeking support and Zoning approval from the County via Special Use Permit of the limited expansion of the Crossroads Inn, adding approximately 22 keys within 11 new traditional cottages. The Inn continues to operate, as it has for decades, as an approved hotel & restaurant use within its rural agricultural setting. We will be investing in the preservation and renovation of the existing buildings, facility, water and treatment processes to take them to current state-of-the-art. + GOAL 3 Lead the County's Readiness to Accommodate Business Integration ofAgrtbusiness with our Farm Winery, Partnership with PVCC, Development of a skilled and trained workforce. + GOAL 4 Seek Private Investment to Further the Public Good We are investing in sustainability, water programs and ongoing projects that result in a public good or enhance natural resources Our Rt 29 County Entry beautification project enhances the quality of the image in support for the community. + GOAL 5 Educate the Community & Enhance the Visibility of Economic Development As industry leaders in hospitality management, education and development are an integral part of our story and business strategy. We will Identify, Track and Publish Regular Analytics that Benchmark Performance + GOAL 6 Lead External Efforts to Create Strategic Partnerships with Economic Development Institutions Easton & Porter began as an entrepreneurial company in Albemarle 12 years ago! We have invested over $20Min real estate / businesses, systems and local teams creating our farm winery, training, development, operating protocols & cloud -based systems for innovation and business development. Our Albemarle partnerships include McIntire School (Business New Markets Case Studies), PVCC (scholarships, work-studyprograms), UVA (internships, handshake, job fairs), ACPS (Jefferson School, Young Horticulture Initiatives) + GOAL 7 Partner to Expand Efforts to Build the County's Tourism Sector We have worked directly with CACVB on integration with the hospitality industry with partnerships and `next level' communications and marketing strategies. We are supporting the development of increasing Black tourism opportunities and inclusivity; Regularly attend CVB meetings on tourism and development opportunities. We support and partner with several existing and new tourism initiatives in Albemarle County. With our connections through our long-standing Explore Charleston SC / CVB partnership we are working on parallel strategies and tactics for Albemarle. Thank you for your support and collaboration!