The Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority approved the purchase of two parcels of land for $8.3 million Friday.
After nearly an hour in closed session during its regular monthly meeting, the EDA voted to purchase 14 acres at 426 Baugh Drive for $5.3 million and just over one acre at 999 Shenandoah Shores Road in the Happy Creek Technology Park for $3 million.
The Baugh Drive site is occupied by Atlantic Exhibits, a company specializing in trade show exhibits. EDA executive director Jennifer McDonald said the company would remain there until January 2019.
McDonald said the EDA does have another tenant lined up to fill the space when Atlantic Exhibits leaves.
