The City of Emporia is ready to support your business through targeted investments that provide immediate returns and long-term benefits for our citizens. Businesses relocating to or expanding in Emporia may be eligible for a variety of incentives, subject to modification, the availability of funds, and review and approval by the Emporia Economic Development Authority.

Emporia has been awarded an Enterprise Zone through the Department of Housing and Community Development, which provides additional state and local investment incentives. These incentives include cash grants for real estate investments and job creation, along with local benefits for qualifying investments. More information about state and local incentives may be found here.

Our location within the Virginia Tobacco Commission footprint also brings into play possible additional opportunities for grant funding for select organizations These grants are performance-based, must have a public purpose, and must flow through a public or nonprofit grantee.