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Welcome to Stafford

     
Click above to read the BPOL Tax press release.   Click on Workforce Development for details.
Click here to read more about Stafford's Tax Rates. 

 

Stafford County has the essentials necessary for smart business growth and unparalleled prosperity.  Situated just 25 miles south of the Washington D.C. Beltway and 50 miles north of Richmond, Stafford's location is ideal.  The county combines a pro-business approach with amenities like first-rate restaurants, beautiful parks, award-winning law enforcement, championship golf courses, and nationally ranked schools to make Stafford an ideal business climate.  The rapid growth of high technology combined with a low-cost way of doing business has created a hotbed of local professional opportunities.

View the Forbes.com article that names Stafford County
"The Best Place to Get Ahead"!

These attributes, along with a diverse and highly educated workforce, make Stafford an obvious choice for business success. Stafford County's schools, tax rates, roadways and housing opportunities make the county one of the most desirable places to live for professionals of all kinds. The high quality of life allows businesses to attract and retain some of the best professional employees in the world. 

We welcome you and your business to grow and expand in Stafford, Virginia.  For a list of business resources, please view the menu to the left, or scroll down for a list of important links.

          Important Business Meetings, News & Events        

  • SWEP Report (Aug. 2010):  The Stafford Workforce Education Partnership (SWEP) report is now complete.  Read the Executive Summary, the Final Report, and focus group handout online.  Additional details about SWEP and Workforce Development are available on the Education & Training page.
  • Business News:  The Stafford Focus business newsletter is back in a quarterly electronic format.  Subscribe to the Stafford Focus here.
  • BRAC-Related Regional Events Calendar - August 2010 Events
  • Annual Report 2010, released by the Stafford Economic Development Authority.  Read employment trends, projected local economic impact of BRAC, and a brief redevelopment update. 

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Stafford News Headlines

Aug-30 Stafford Sheriff Upgrades Radios
Stafford wins Homeland Security grant to improve emergency communication

Aug-27 North Stafford Center 'Bulging at the Seams'
Germanna Community College center in Stafford exceeds projections in first year

Aug-24 Work Under Way to 'Load' Library
Stafford's new library branch getting ready to open

Aug-23 GEICO Workers Pedal to Stafford Complex
Bikes an option for those commuting to GEICO in Stafford

Aug-23 Virginia Submits High Speed Rail Request
Rail funding includes 12 miles of third track in Prince William and Stafford Counties

Quick Business Resources

Licensing & Business Establishment Resources
 
 
   

1300 Courthouse Road - P.O. Box 339, Stafford, VA 22555-0339
540-658-8681 ~ 800-325-2059 ~ Fax: 540-658-6651
www.GoStaffordVa.com econdev@co.stafford.va.us

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