The mission of the Economic Development Department is to facilitate the attraction, retention and expansion of new business investment in Isle of Wight County and provide quality employment opportunities for County citizens.  The Department seeks to diversify the County’s economic base by attracting new industry sectors.  The Department provides staff assistance to the Industrial Development Authority, Economic Development Committee and the PACE (Purchase of Agricultural & Conservation Easements) Committee in addition to providing funding to the HREDA (Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance). The Department is also tasked with assisting the local farming and agricultural community.  Furthermore, the Department of Economic Development is committed to the development and enhancement of a business friendly environment where businesses can grow and prosper.

• Identify real estate opportunities for industrial and commercial development and investment.
• Develop and execute a targeted marketing effort designed to attract new business investment.
• Help the business community benefit from public and private assistance services, program and policies.
• Develop and enhance relationships with key economic development allies including HREDA and VEDP.
• Promote the County as a desirable business location.
• Establish and oversee an existing industry program to identify key business retention issues.
• Provide support to small and minority business entrepreneurs.
• Assist the farming community achieve greater profitability.
• Develop initiatives to increase business development opportunities in the County’s rural communities.
• Develop and facilitate programs for the conservation of rural land.

      Economic Development Department

Lisa T. Perry, Director
P.O. Box 80
Isle of Wight, VA 23397
(757) 365-6251