Economic Development Authority (EDA)

MISSION STATEMENT

The Economic Development Authority, formerly the Industrial Development Authority, was created in 1968 to promote industrial growth in the County. As a support organization for the County’s Department of Economic Development, it may authorize the issuance of tax-exempt industrial bonds to industries locating or expanding their operations in Isle of Wight. Contributions made to the authority are used to promote industrial development and existing business to provide an adequate tax base for government services and to promote employment opportunities for County citizens.

EDA BOARD MEMBERS:

DISTRICT 2 (formerly Newport)

Carroll Keen Jr., Chairman
Term Expires April 2026

DISTRICT 3 – (formerly Hardy)

James Ford, Vice-Chairman
Term Expires April 2026

DISTRICT 5 (formerly Carrsville)

Amber Wells
Term Expires April 2028

DISTRICT 1 (formerly Smithfield)

James Collins
Term Expires April 2025

DISTRICT 4 (formerly Windsor)

Sharon Corey Stallings
Term Expires April 2024

TOWN OF SMITHFIELD

Tim Hillegass
Term Expires April 2025

TOWN OF WINDSOR

R. Samuel Askew
Term Expires June 2027

Isle of Wight County Economic Development Authority meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors’ Room on the Isle of Wight County Courthouse Complex at 17140 Monument Circle, Windsor, VA 23487.

For more information, call 757-356-1962.