The engine of Southside Virginia, Prince Edward County leads industrial growth in the region due to its unique, central location in the Commonwealth. Located in the heart of Virginia, we support regional industry by pursuing loans and grants, assisting with planning and zoning regulations and creating opportunities for site expansion. Come explore what we have to offer and find your home in Prince Edward County!

“Since opening our Prince Edward plant in 2017, Luck Stone remains committed to producing the materials needed to help grow this great community. Prince Edward County provides businesses with the support and resources needed for success, and we are proud to call them a partner.”  – Luck Stone Strategic Account Manager Toby Towler

Key Location

Prince Edward County is centrally located and accessible to metropolitan hubs in the Commonwealth and nearby North Carolina. 

Richmond, VA: 70 miles
Lynchburg, VA: 50 miles
Port of Hampton, VA: 162 miles
Greensboro, NC: 125 miles
Washington, DC: 175 miles

Key Industries & Partners 

Light Industry

• Luck Stone - Crushed stone, sand and gravel
• Paris Ceramics America - Stone Fabricator
• Tri-Boro Shelving - Metal Shelving Manufacturing
• YakAttack - Leader in kayak fishing gear and kayak rigging

Retail

• Green Front Furniture
• Lowe's
• Walmart

Medical

• Centra Southside Community Hospital - Full service Hospital
• The Woodland, Inc. - Retirement Community/Assisted Living

Forestry/Timber

• Wilson Resources, LLC

Partners

• Main Street Farmville
• Farmville Area Chamber of Commerce

Higher Education Partners

• Longwood University
• Hampden-Sydney College
• Southside Virginia Community College

Industrial Development Authority

Prince Edward County’s Industrial Development Authority (IDA) strives for economic sustainability and fuels opportunities that encourage businesses to locate and grow in Prince Edward County. The IDA meets regularly on the fourth Friday of the month at 8:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Room in the County Courthouse, 111 N. South Street, Third Floor, Farmville. See Meetings for more information including meeting agendas, minutes and a citizen input guide.

Industry Resources

Interested in starting a business or relocating your existing business to Prince Edward County? Check out this interactive map to learn more about available sites.

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