Enterprise Zone 2026

<p><span style='font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;'>Enterprise Zones are state-designated areas that provide a framework for coordinating activities to improve economic conditions in targeted areas. Virginia's Enterprise Zone program has been in place since 1982, and Staunton's current zone was re-designated in 2010 and runs through 2044.</span></p><p><span style='font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;'>As an Enterprise Zone business, you now have access to both state and local incentive programs:</span></p><p><span style='font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;'><strong>State Programs (please note that the new boundary is retroactive for these grants and will apply to any grant applications for this grant cycle):</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style='font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;'>Real Property Investment Grants</span></li><li><span style='font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;'>Job Creation Grants</span></li></ul><p><span style='font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;'><strong>Local Programs (New as of 2026):</strong></span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;'><span style='font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;'><strong>Large Business Investment Incentive</strong> – Graduated tax rebates for significant machinery, tools, or business personal property investments paired with job creation</span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;'><span style='font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;'><strong>Façade &amp; Renovation Grant</strong> – Up to $10,000 for commercial property improvements, including both exterior and interior renovations</span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;'><span style='font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;'><strong>Small Business Technology &amp; Training Grant</strong> – Up to $5,000 to support technology upgrades and employee skill development</span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;'><span style='font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;'><strong>Job Creation Performance Grant</strong> – Financial incentives for creating new full-time positions with health benefits, including bonuses for training and retention</span></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;'><span style='font-family:&quot;Helvetica&quot;,sans-serif;'><strong>Marketing Support Grant</strong> – Up to $2,500 to help new businesses or business expansions establish market presence</span></p>