Economic Development || May 26, 2026 HD 720p

The Columbia County Board of Supervisors held an Economic Development meeting on May 26, 2026, which included updates on various county programs and procurement-related activities. Key procurement discussions involved the potential sale and boundary adjustment of county-owned land in the Commerce Park to Columbia Tent for $65,000, with resolutions passed authorizing the transfer of land and sale proceeds to the Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC). The board also discussed a $500,000 grant application for a new county fair building, with CEDC stepping in as the grant applicant due to nonprofit restrictions on the fairgrounds. Broadband infrastructure funding was addressed, noting federal provisional awards to providers for expanding service to underserved areas. Additionally, the board reviewed the status of the county's microenterprise grant program offering up to $25,000 to small businesses, loan fund performance with $6.5 million loaned to 272 businesses, and ongoing technical assistance efforts. The meeting included updates on staffing, grant applications, and economic development projects, emphasizing coordination between county agencies and community partners to support local business growth and infrastructure development.