Martinsville, VA (June 30, 2026) – Twelve local small businesses were recently awarded assistance through the BRIEFcase program offered by the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation (MHC EDC).
An acronym for Business Relocation Incentive and Expansion Fund, a portion of this program caters to existing local businesses that are purchasing taxable equipment or expanding their facility to add to the local tax base.
This year, the BRIEFcase program provided grants totaling over $9,700 to 12 local small businesses for specific capital investment projects:
- ActivWall Systems
- BR Superior Concrete Enterprises LLC
- Bassett Office Supply
- CC Rider Painting & Mechanical
- East Coast Horseshoeing School
- Happy Feet Early Learning & Child Center
- Ray Hollingsworth Dance & Arts Studio
- Ronbuilt
- Scuffle Hill Brewing Company
- Starling Cards & Comics
- Tammy’s Grill LLC
- Third Shift Coffee
The EDC’s Business Development Director Valerie Harper explained that capital investment — even on a small scale — helps power economic growth in a community. According to Harper, when local businesses purchase new equipment, it strengthens the tax base and can open the door to additional sales and new jobs. She added that the EDC is optimistic this funding support will help keep these small businesses continue to grow.
The mission of the Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation is to create new job opportunities and expand the tax base for the area. The organization strives to support and develop local industry, as well as market Martinsville-Henry County globally as an exceptional place to live, work and play.
The EDC is a public-private partnership between the City of Martinsville, Henry County, the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce, the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber’s Partnership for Economic Growth (C-PEG) and the Harvest Foundation of the Piedmont.
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Contact: Valerie Harper | vharper@yesmartinsville.com
Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation
