Greene County
With the backdrop of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, Greene County is a prime location for service industries, including defense and security services, retail, and light industrial development. With room for growth and expansion, Greene County is the ideal location for businesses seeking to join a growing economic community.
Town of Stanardsville
Fast Facts
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2.5% Unemployment Rate |
85,311 Population within 30 minutes |
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$62,668 Average Annual Wages |
58.5% Population with some college |
Greene County Advantages
- Centered at the crossroads between two major highways, U.S. 29 and U.S. 33, Greene County is only 100 miles southwest of Washington, DC, 20 miles north of downtown Charlottesville and 78 miles northwest of Richmond. Greene is also close to I-64 and I-81, and is only four miles from the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport.
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- The close proximity to the University of Virginia and James Madison University, as well as Greene’s branch of the Piedmont Virginia Community College brings higher education opportunities to county residents and accelerated training programs to prospective businesses. This state-of-the-art facility is prepared to enhance the skills of Greene County’s workforce to better support businesses in the new economy.
- The County’s central location also makes it a convenient tourist hub, providing a relaxing setting, picturesque mountain views, and a temperate climate with welcoming inns, select wineries, and gracious dining.
Target Industries
Contact Information:
Alan Yost, Economic Development & Tourism Director
Phone: (434) 985-6663
E-mail: ayost@gcva.us
Website: Greene County Economic Development
Address:
8315 Seminole Trail, Suite 2
Ruckersville, VA 22968