Frederick County Economic Development Authority
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Frederick County is recognized as one of the most prosperous economies in the Commonwealth, landing within the top 15% of Virginia localities over the past decade for new capital investment and job growth. Part of the Winchester MSA, our community has been recognized multiple times by Forbes as one of its Best Small Places for Business and Careers, and was named to Site Selection's 2021 list of Top 10 Tier 3 Metro Areas.
Frederick County is the northernmost locality in the northernmost right-to-work state on the East Coast. Ranked No. 4 on CNBC's Top State for Business rankings (No. 1 in education and No. 2 in infastructure), Virginia offers the right environment for business success. Since 1972, the Commonwealth has had a stable 6% corporate income tax, lower than the national median of 6.5%. Virginia has also maintained a AAA rating since 1938, longer than any other state.
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