Video Introduction to Progress Park
Welcome to Wythe County
Wythe County is a business-friendly community that’s people-friendly, too. Everything a business needs to succeed is here and the things that make life outside work worth living are equally prominent.
What, you ask, does Wythe County have to offer exactly? Here you’ll find:
- A robust, full suite of infrastructure
- An eastern US location that has easy access to many major markets
- Build-ready sites
- Abundant transportation resources
- A workforce system that features both skilled and trainable workers as well as beneficial training opportunities
- A quality of life that makes time outside of work enjoyable,
- Strong economic development partners in both the public and private sector, and
- A business-friendly government with a reasonable tax structure.
Virginia is a great state for business and Wythe County is uniquely situated to give easy access to major markets in the eastern US.
International and domestic world-class companies like Gatorade, PepsiCo, Klockner Pentaplast, Somic America, Amcor Rigid Plastics, Schaffner, Longwood Elastomers, Hutchinson, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, Clarke Precision Machine, Musser Lumber, Camrett Logistics, and Coperion already call Wythe County home, so you know you’ll be in a good neighborhood.
You get a rare combination of assets when you do business in Wythe County. Contact the JIDA and let us show you why we’re at the Center of Progress.
Recent News
Governor Northam Announces Klöckner Pentaplast to Expand Louisa and Wythe Operations with $68 Million InvestmentGovernor Northam Announces Klöckner Pentaplast to Expand Louisa and Wythe Operations with $68 Million Investment Global manufacturer to add 54 new jobs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2020 Office of the Governor: Alena Yarmosky, Alena.Yarmosky@governor.virginia.gov Virginia Economic Development Partnership: Suzanne Clark, sclark@vedp.org Klöckner Pentaplast Group: Dawn Trail, dawn.trail@kpfilms.com Joint Industrial Development Authority of Wythe County: David… Read more »
Open for Business – Recovery Assistance Grant Available to Businesses in Wythe County Localities offering COVID-19 relief funding for locally owned businesses in Wythe County, the Town of Wytheville, and the Town of Rural Retreat FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2020 Small business has borne much of the economic brunt of the COVID-19 public health… Read more »
Colleges within one hour drive
Miles to nearest interstate
Graded acres in Progress Park Lot 24
Major cities within 500 miles
Wythe County's JIDA is an organization that exists to serve the taxpayers of Wythe County by helping foster a strong economy. This broad charge allows for us to offer a wide range of assistance.
If you would like to discuss your business with the JIDA, we're happy to talk to you.
“Progress Park’s premier location gives us easy access to all the major markets in the Eastern U.S. The position can’t be beat.”
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