This EDA investment supports davidson county with establishing a new interpretive environmental center to provide tourists and outdoor recreation enthusiasts an opportunity to learn about the cultural…

The County of Davidson, North Carolina received a $1.638 million project grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration on July 5, 2022. The funding supports the establishment of a new interpretive environmental center in Lexington, North Carolina to provide tourism and outdoor recreation opportunities. The center will connect visitors to regional travel and tourism amenities through educational classes, camps and programs focused on the cultural and geologic history of the area. Related water and parking infrastructure will also be developed to further support tourism growth. The products and services delivered through this Economic Adjustment Assistance program grant aim to boost the local tourism industry and increase employment and private investment by attracting more visitors to Lexington and its businesses.

This EDA investment supports davidson county with establishing a new interpretive environmental center to provide tourists and outdoor recreation enthusiasts an opportunity to learn about the cultural and geologic history of the area. The center will connect tourists to the region's travel and tourism amenities, and will offer a wide array of classes, camps, and programs to further attract tourists to lexington, north carolina. In addition, the project work will include related water and parking infrastructure to further support tourism growth in the area. The project will help boost the local tourism industry by bringing new visitors to the city, its businesses, and attractions, which will help increase employment opportunities, spur private investment, assist in the region's recovery, and advance economic resiliency throughout the region.