AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoTourism & Local Economy: Giles County says visitor spending hit $39.5M in 2025, supporting about 274 full-time equivalent jobs and $1.5M in local tax revenue, with growth tied to lodging, food and beverage, retail and transportation. Holiday Travel & Family Fun: Virginia Beach is debuting a new walkable “Holiday Trail of Lights” at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, running Nov. 20–Jan. 3 and replacing the long-running boardwalk car show. Business & Wellness: A couple behind Pure Green opened a second health-focused franchise location in Virginia Beach’s Marketplace at Hilltop, adding smoothies, cold-pressed juices and acai bowls for active locals and visitors. Road Trip Costs: GasBuddy reports show notable weekly price lows across Virginia, including E85 at $3.49 in Chesterfield County and regular as low as $3.89 in Smyth County (week ending Sept. 19). Weather Disruptions: A powerful nor’easter continues to batter the East Coast, bringing coastal flooding, outages and major travel disruptions from the Mid-Atlantic through New England. STEM Spotlight: Jamestown High freshman Isabel Rossi is a finalist in a national STEM competition for her earthquake sensor placement study.
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