Giles County, VA – Giles County’s Wheatland EcoPark is set to benefit from a $3.3 million grant through the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP) that will advance opportunity and business growth in Virginia’s New River Valley.
This funding represents a significant step forward for both Giles County and the broader NRV as a more fully developed Wheatland EcoPark enhances the area’s ability to attract advanced manufacturing and other high-impact industries. When a site is equipped with modern infrastructure and ready for construction, it allows companies to move quickly in the site selection process. This readiness positions Wheatland EcoPark as a natural fit to draw investment that can create jobs in Virginia’s New River Valley.
This is the second VBRSP grant awarded to the 130-acre Wheatland EcoPark in recent years. In January 2023, Giles County received $387,865 grant through the program to support site development and lay the groundwork for continued growth. With nearly $3.7 million in total state investment secured through VBRSP, Giles County is building strong momentum and a more competitive future for the entire region.
Read the full press release from VEDP here.
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Onward NRV: Onward NRV is a public/private, regional economic development organization whose mission is to attract and retain world class jobs, investment, and talent in Virginia’s New River Valley. It’s also a movement where leaders from business, government, and higher education work together to promote the economic vitality of the region.
