Upshur County Innovation Center

Buckhannon,
WV
(2020)

Upshur County Innovation Center

Business Development, Community, Incubator, Retail, Rural

Construction of modern professional office space in downtown Buckhannon, WV consisting of modern amenities and technology along with fiber gigabit connectivity.

Investment

NMTC Amount: $6,000,000
Total Project Cost: $6,069,492

IMPACT

68 FTE jobs
40 construction jobs
Introductory reduced rent was offered to the local restaurant tenant to support the local start-up

CDEs

People Incorporated Financial Services

Investor

US Bank

Project Description

Construction of modern professional office space in downtown Buckhannon, WV consisting of modern amenities and technology along with fiber gigabit connectivity. The use of funds includes equipping the building with modern utilities required for businesses to be competitive and operate virtually, such as three-phase power, backup generator, water, sewer, and high-speed fiber internet access as well as the interior fit-out and finishes for the first-floor retail components.

MAP

Address: 21 East Main Street, Buckhannon, WV 26201

Census Tract: 54097966700

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