Albemarle County
While the majority of Albemarle County's 723 square miles are rural in nature, the area adjoining Charlottesville consists of a mixture of suburban, residential, commercial, and light industrial uses. This picturesque county offers a highly skilled workforce to complement its ready access to interstate highways and commercial air service.
Charlottesville
Perhaps best known as the home of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville also serves as a commercial and market center for a multi-county trade area in central Virginia. Surrounded on all sides by Albemarle County, the Charlottesville community has a highly diversified economy led by a strong commercial and service sector, light manufacturing, education and health services, and the travel industry.
Culpeper County
Fueled by an outstanding quality of life and central location, Culpeper County is among the 100 fastest growing counties in the United States. Its equal distance to Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, and northern Virginia guarantees accessibility to diverse markets, major educational institutions, and world-class cultural events offering convenience without the associated cost, crowds, and congestion.
Fluvanna County
While forestry and agriculture are still important components of Fluvanna County's economy, a growing retail and service sector is emerging. Commercial activity within the county-strategically positioned on the I-64 corridor between Richmond and Charlottesville-centers on Fork Union, Lake Monticello, Palmyra, and Zion Crossroads.
Greene County
With its close proximity to Charlottesville and its strategic location on the U.S. 29 corridor, Greene County represents an appealing pastoral setting for business investment.
Louisa County
Louisa County is located in the Central Piedmont region of Virginia, near the geographic center of the state. The county's 517 square miles are predominantly forest and agricultural, however, the business community is increasingly finding Louisa to be a convenient, lower cost, and attractive location for investment.
Madison County
While agricultural and forest product industries have traditionally dominated the local market, Madison is establishing itself as a formidable economic force due in large part to the commercial spillover from northern Virginia.
Nelson County
Centrally located between the cities of Charlottesville to the north, Lynchburg to the south, and Staunton to the west, Nelson County is particularly supportive of business activity that is compatible with its rural character.
Orange County
Though Orange County is primarily rural in character, manufacturing has played a significant role in its local economy for more than 80 years. Agribusiness also contributes to the commercial vitality of Orange County.
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