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Monday, November 9, 2009

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The animating purpose of the Economic Development Incentive Policy and Procedure shall be to enhance the ability of Isle of Wight County to foster and stimulate economic development in the County by inducing new businesses to locate in the County, and existing businesses to remain in the County or to expand their operations. All uses of incentive funds [...]

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2010 Annual Report

November 9, 2009

The Isle of Wight County 2010 Annual Report presents a snapshot of economic activity for the calendar year. Highlights include: prospect activity at Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park, new incentive policies, business attraction and retention efforts, Entrepreneur of the Year Award, PACE, the Isle Be Green Plastic Bag Recycling Program, community development/planning and quality of [...]

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Virginia’s best business incentive is its pro-business climate. Virginia strives to maintain traditions of sound fiscal management: a growing, diversified economy; moderate and stable taxes; and a conservative, results-oriented approach to business regulation. This advantageous climate—together with assets such as a strategic location, a highly productive workforce and excellent quality of life—makes Virginia a good [...]

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This 1,500-acre, publicly-owned and master-planned intermodal park is designed for light to moderate industrial uses, such as warehousing/distribution operations and technology-driven manufacturing.  The property is located in Foreign Trade Zone #20 and a Virginia Enterprise Zone.   Between 2000 and 2010, private industry invested over $81 million and created 400+ jobs in the park.  Phase I hosts [...]

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With movie-set charm and world-famous ham, Smithfield, Virginia, makes the perfect place to spend the holidays. Featured in Southern Living Magazine Residents here hang pigs on their Christmas trees. If you don’t believe me, ask Jim Abicht, owner of The Christmas Store on Main Street in Smithfield, Virginia. “In a town that calls itself the [...]

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