Why Essex County- the question is why not?

Downing Bridge at Sunset - by Dawn Howeth

Consider these:

  • Our Location: Approximately 100 Miles south of the nations capital, Reagan and Dulles International airports’; within 50 miles of  Virginia’s state capital, Richmond, VA; under 50 miles to the Richmond International Airport; less than 100 miles to the Virginia Port Authority or Norfolk International Airport in Norfolk; enjoys proximity to regional airports and the air services of National and Dulles Airports; yet, enjoy Essex County’s strategically safe location and coming home to  desirable rural living conditions.
  • We have 525 acres of property zoned business, 536 acres zone I-1 (light industrial) and 135 acres zoned I-2 (Industrial).  Visit our EDA related Maps page for more information.
  • Enjoy some of the lowest taxes just outside of Richmond Metropolitan Area: $0.73 per $100.
  • Has labor and shoppers within reasonable driving distance  and time:  10,000+  local and  46,000+ potential employees and shoppers within 25 miles. Visit our EDA related Maps page for more information.
  • Virginia is a Right to Work State.
  • Essex is the location for office and light industry due to low-cost sites, and low stress. Many commuters surveyed would accept a pay cut if they could remain in the region to work.
  • Our abundance of natural resources equating to approximately 90% - See EDA related Maps page for distribution.
  • Locally, we have VCU Health Tappahannock Hospital. As part of an academic medical center, we will continue providing great clinical care and also connect you to cutting-edge technology, procedures, resources and therapies not available anywhere else. We're bringing more expertise, and more possibilities, to provide you with the best care.