Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority of the County of James City, Virginia is the primary County Agency* to sustain and expand the County’s commercial and industrial revenue base to maintain and enhance the quality of life for County’s citizens.
Office of Economic Development
To foster the development and expansion of a diversified and healthy base of primary business and industry that will better balance the tax base, increase job opportunities, and enhance both the quality and standard of living in James City County.
EDA
The Economic Development Authority (EDA) of the County of James City, Virginia is a seven member voluntary Board whose members are appointed by the County Board of Supervisors and serve staggered four-year terms. The Authority's purpose is to assist the County and its Office of Economic Development in expanding James City County's business tax base. The EDA also acts as a conduit for issuing Industrial Revenue Bonds for manufacturing projects and also qualifying medical, assisted living, non-profit, or public facilities.
The EDA can be contacted through the Office of Economic Development at (757) 253-6607.
*Includes all EDA Directors and County Office of Economic Development (OED).
