The Roane County Economic Development Authority is applying to nominate two local census tracts for OZ 2.0 status, submitting its package — with letters of support from local partners — to the West Virginia Division of Economic Development ahead of the state's July 1, 2026 deadline. Gov. Patrick Morrisey will decide which tracts advance to Treasury for Treasury's final list. The move shows rural counties positioning early for the program's enhanced 30% rural QROF step-up.
- wvnews.com, as of June 17, 2026
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