Build Your Business in New Kent County, Virginia
The Heart Of Virginia
Located in the heart of Virginia and U.S. history, New Kent County is a modern and dynamic community recognized as one of the 100 fastest growing localities in the United States. The county is offers a beautiful setting for living and working in a relaxed atmosphere. New Kent County´s Eastern Central Virginia location is a great place to set up your next warehouse, industrial or commercial sites. Please check us out to learn of our information and services plus the many opportunities available for doing business in New Kent County, Virginia.
Central East Coast
At the heart of the Central East Coast, New Kent is within 750 miles of over 55% of the nation’s population and nearly 60% of its personal income and consumer expenditures. It’s bisected by I-64 with four high-traffic count exits, and its intersection with I-295 is just 3 miles to the west.
No matter the size or type of business, you can rest assured that New Kent County has the advanced utility, communication and transportation network necessary to help drive your enterprise into the future.
New Kent Infrastructure & Data

Dynamic MSA´s
New Kent is strategically located directly between two of the nation's most dynamic MSA's; Richmond Petersburg and Williamsburg-Hampton Roads. Richmond is 15 miles west, Williamsburg is 15 miles east, Norfolk is 60 miles southeast, Washington, DC is 100 miles north and Atlanta, New York and Boston are within 500 miles. This dynamic location has positive impacts on consumer needs, labor availability, and multiple workforce skills.
New Kent Labor Market 
A Great Place To Live
New Kent is home to four premier golf courses, a beautiful new winery and a world class Thoroughbred and Harness Racing track and it’s bordered on the south by the Chickahominy River and on the north and east by the Pamunkey and York Rivers.
New Kent´s Quality Of Life 
Business Benefits
And, there are the benefits of Virginia: ranked by Forbes.com for two consecutive years as the best state for business.
Business Friendly

Mark R. Kilduff · 804-966-9631 ·Email
Economic Development Authority
John A. Budesky
County Administrator
(804) 966-9696
Mark R. Kilduff
Director of Economic Development
(804) 966-9631
Rodney Hathaway
Tourism & Economic Development Manager
(804) 966-9629
Marilyn M. Mills
Administrative Assistant Economic Development
(804) 966-9631
Paul C. Robinson
Authority Chairman
(804) 966-2388
Authority Board
Paul
Robinson
Chairman
Charles
Davis
Vice Chairman
David
Sisk
Treasurer
