Site Locations
Find your place to grow in Virginia
Virginia offers a unique mix of certified megasites, manufacturing parks, logistics hubs, port‑adjacent facilities, innovation corridors, and rural development locations — all supported by VEDP’s workforce solutions, permitting support, partner coordination, and analytics tools that help companies move from site evaluation to execution with confidence.
Interstate 81, Shenandoah County
Certified sites —
ready for business
ready for business
VEDP’s certified sites program reduces risk and accelerates timelines by offering development‑ready sites and buildings with due diligence already complete — giving companies greater certainty and speed.
- 50 acres graded
- Interstate 64 access/gateway to Midwest markets
- Publicly owned
- 200-acre graded along Norfolk Southern rail line
- Immediate access to critical utilities
- Publicly owned
- Adjacent access to a 54-foot channel with 6,000 linear feet of berthing space at a 32-foot-deep pier.
- No bridges, means no overhead limits from ocean to site.
- Access to the top offshore wind generation site in the U.S.
The regions powering Virginia’s growth
Success Stories
Why companies
succeed in Virginia
Virginia has made for a great manufacturing location for the Hershey Company because it gives us access to the talent and labor supply that we need to operate a highly efficient, automated manufacturing facility.
Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield County
This site in Chesterfield County, Virginia came to the top of the list. It really checked all the boxes. We have a strong utility partner with Dominion, proximity to a grid interconnect, the right physical site attributes, [and] access to a major interstate and airport nearby.
Unique programs for
unique solutions
The Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP) is a discretionary program to promote development and characterization of sites. The program is aimed at assessing and advancing the readiness of potential industrial sites – and signals Virginia’s commitment to site readiness and availability.
Southern Virginia Megasite, Pittsylvania County
An expert partner dedicated to your success
VEDP works alongside your team to understand what matters most to your project and connect you to the resources, partners, and expertise that support smarter decisions from the start.
Real estate advisory
We work with companies to solve infrastructure, utilities, and market access needs to reduce risk, solve complex challenges, and move projects forward faster.
Talent strategy & workforce solutions
We help offset hiring and training costs while connecting companies to Virginia’s education and workforce network to build long-term talent pipelines.
Regulatory navigation & permitting support
We help companies navigate permitting and regulatory requirements early, coordinate with partners, and reduce obstacles that can delay projects or operations.
Meet your site selection partners
Michael helps companies navigate complex site and development decisions with greater speed and certainty. He works with corporate leaders, consultants, and partners to develop real estate strategies that reduce risk, align stakeholders, and support successful project delivery.
David draws on a background in investment banking and economic analysis to shape the policies and site investments that make Virginia competitive. His years advising corporations and working on mergers & acquisitions help him see what companies need before they even ask.
Abigail Patterson works at the intersection of site readiness, infrastructure strategy, and project execution to support competitive business attraction and expansion efforts. As Director of Sites & Buildings at VEDP, she translates technical details into clear, actionable guidance tailored to real-world project requirements.
Virginia's groundbreaking news
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