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Combine our advantages with competitive incentive packages, reasonable tax rates and a healthy, growing existing industry base – you won’t find a warmer business climate than Martinsville-Henry County.

If you’re looking to expand your business, look no further than Martinsville-Henry County. Our central location on the East Coast means you can reach nearly 60% of the U.S. population in 1 day.

In general, companies doing business here enjoy a low cost of doing business – our construction rates are 28% below the national average and electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. With 800,000 people in the workforce (50 mile radius) we are ready to go to work. We are proud of our highly skilled and trained workforce.

Combine these advantages with competitive incentive packages, reasonable tax rates and a healthy, growing existing industry base – you won’t find a warmer business climate than Martinsville-Henry County.
 

State and Local Procurement Conference Scheduled
The EDC Small and Minority Business Development Office begins its 3rd annual State & Local Procurement Conference on Oct. 15 at the Quality Inn/Dutch Inn.

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Martinsville-Henry County Announces Annual Tourism Economic Figures
EDC Press Release. In 2007, tourism generated $61,612,768 in visitor spending, supported 804 jobs and generated $1,365,195 in taxes to support the community.

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Fishery set to expand
By DEBBIE HALL - Bulletin Staff Writer. The president of Blue Ridge Aquaculture unveiled plans Tuesday for a $40 million expansion that will more than double production at the Martinsville fishery.

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Contact Us

Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation
134 East Church Street, Suite 200 PO Box 631, Martinsville, Virginia 24114
Phone: 276.403.5940 | Fax: 276.403.5941