York County ED | Official Website

Skip to Main Content

Emergency Alert

COVID-19 Resources York County COVID-19 Small Business Grant View Guidelines

A Legacy in Development

After nearly two decades as EDA chairman, renowned architect R. Anderson “Rick” Moberg is passing the torch Read the Article
Space for Lease at Riverwalk Landing 319 Water St.

SPACE 319 | ~653 S.F. | AVAILABLE NOW For more information, contact Jim Noel 757-890-3318 Property Flyer
700 Old York-Hampton Hwy.

The T-Rex Technology Center is a Data Center and Digital Port at the crossroads of Electronic Commerce. Contact James Leach 571-383-8895 Property Flyer
Come dine where every day is Cinco de Mayo

York County is different than what Jonathan Hernandez expected. Back in 2007, his whole family was preparing to move here from the sprawling San Fernando Valley outside Los Angeles. Read the Article
REBUILD! VA Small Business Grant

A program to help small businesses and non-profits whose normal operations were disrupted by COVID-19. Apply
York County COVID-19 Small Business Grant

The grant will help small businesses defray the costs of State-mandated requirements in the reopening process. Up to $5,000 for York County businesses with 20 or fewer full-time-equivalent employees. View Guidelines
York County Welcomes New Businesses

Check out our latest edition of "New In Town" where we serve up a brand new retailer on Route 17, plus a couple of cool cafe's to get hot coffee and homemade sweets. Read more...
Resources

We understand that you're facing great uncertainty right now. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and working to compile several resources that can help you, our local business owners and operators, navigate through this challenging time. Business Resources
York County's new Enhanced Online Service Portal for Citizens, Builders, and Contractors

The enhanced Customer Service Request Portal accepts inspection requests from builders/contractors and provide a more user-friendly online system for citizens to request assistance and to track status. Read the Press Release
Event production company, coffee shop win York County business awards

York County honors two local companies—Big Top Entertainment given William Rogers “Poor Potter” Award and Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters named Small Business of the Year. Read the Press Release
Coffee at Home

The Office of Economic Development and the York County Chamber of Commerce are all about the special brew that makes Home-Based Businesses successful. The current episode is Courtney Obland with Sorva Syrups. View more Espisodes
Congratulations Snow Companies!

Snow Companies is among the Inside Business 2019 TOP WORKPLACES IN HAMPTON ROADS recipients. Event Information
York County Joins ‘LOVEVA’ Program

Offers Incentives to Merchants and Shoppers. York County Partners with Retail Alliance’s Loyalty App, Where Customers Collect Rewards Across Local Businesses; Provides Grant for Businesses to Get Listed Read on...
York County Shopping & Dining Guide

With more than 100 restaurants and 30 different retail centers York County, Virginia has something for every palate and every budget! View the Guide
Retail Certificate Scholarship

York County offers business training scholarship for entrepreneurs partnering with Retail Alliance, County to host classes for Certificate of Retail Operations Read the Press Release
York County featured in National Business Magazine

Read the Full Article
The Forgotten Sector: Focusing on Home-Based Businesses

York’s Home-based Business Program featured in International Economic Development Journal Read the Full Article

View All

Business News
Upcoming Events
Photo Gallery
Video Links
Featured Businesses

October Start Peninsula Micro Pitch Winners

Congratulations to 13b Bakery & Bistro, Opready, Stasis, Universal Cure & Wave Coffee Brewer Read the Press Release
Former Navy “Fuel Farm” in York County could soon be site of 20-megawatt solar farm

After years of negotiations, eastern Virginia’s regional facility authority will purchase 432 acres in York County on behalf of several localities in Hampton Roads. Additional Info...
York County Economic Development Authority Welcomes New Chair, Vice Chair

Board of Supervisors honors outgoing chairman Rick Moberg, who headed EDA for nearly 20 years, as vice chair Steve Meade rises to the position Read the Press Release
First Set of Finalists from Start Peninsula Micro Pitch Announced

Read the Press Release
‘COVID Kind’: Business Council launches new campaign to promote safety practices

Local businesses throughout Williamsburg, James City and York counties may get some unexpected visitors throughout the month of September. The Greater Williamsburg Business Council has launched their COVID Kind campaign. Read the Article

View All

Position Yourself For Growth!

Bringing your business to York County is a smart decision. Our coastal location in southeastern Virginia is part of the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), encompassing a population in excess of 1.7 million. We're 20 minutes from the Port of Virginia and less than an hour from Richmond. Our low cost of doing business, combined with the high quality of living, presents executives and decision makers with an opportunity that must be explored.

We invite you to join the thriving businesses who have already discovered our strong, supportive business environment and excellent lifestyle for employees and their families.