Enterprise Zone 2026

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. As an Enterprise Zone business, you now have access to both state and local incentive programs: State Programs (please note that the new boundary is retroactive for these grants and will apply to any grant applications for this grant cycle): Real Property Investment Grants Job Creation Grants Local Programs (New as of 2026): Large Business Investment Incentive – Graduated tax rebates for significant machinery, tools, or business personal property investments paired with job creation Façade & Renovation Grant – Up to $10,000 for commercial property improvements, including both exterior and interior renovations Small Business Technology & Training Grant – Up to $5,000 to support technology upgrades and employee skill development Job Creation Performance Grant – Financial incentives for creating new full-time positions with health benefits, including bonuses for training and retention Marketing Support Grant – Up to $2,500 to help new businesses or business expansions establish market presence企业专区（Enterprise Zones）是由州政府划定的区域，旨在搭建协调各类行动的框架，以改善目标区域的经济状况。弗吉尼亚州的企业专区项目自1982年起推行，斯汤顿市当前的专区于2010年重新划定，有效期至2044年。作为企业专区内的经营主体，您可同时享受州级与地方级激励政策： 州级政策（请注意：本次更新的区域边界适用于此类拨款的追溯认定，并将覆盖本拨款周期内的所有拨款申请）：不动产投资拨款、就业创造拨款 地方级政策（2026年新增）：大型企业投资激励——针对重大机器设备、工具或企业个人财产投资并配套创造就业岗位的经营主体，提供分级税收返还；外立面与翻新拨款——最高可获10000美元资助，用于商业物业改造，涵盖外立面与室内翻新工程；小企业技术与培训拨款——最高可获5000美元资助，支持技术升级与员工技能提升；就业创造绩效拨款——针对新设全职岗位并提供健康福利的企业提供财政激励，包含培训与留任奖金；营销支持拨款——最高可获2500美元资助，助力新创企业或业务扩张建立市场知名度。