Our goal is to facilitate economic stability, growth, and diversity.
If you're a company seeking to start-up, expand or relocate, then we want you to know about Russell County. In recent years, our location has become recognized as a prime spot for companies requiring high inland security and access to a world-class telecommunications network.
We've attracted international companies, such as CGI, into our borders and understand what businesses need to thrive. We also know how to deliver skilled workers and incentives that will facilitate and empower businesses.
A great place to grow your business.
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53 colleges and universities are located less than three hours from Russell County that help grow our workforce. Notably, six of these hold certifications from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), a national accrediting agency for applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology programs.
Several four-lane highways provide navigation in the county, with U.S. Routes 19 and 58 connecting to Interstate 81 in Abingdon and Interstate 77 in Princeton, West Virginia. Interstate 26 can be accessed in Tennessee and Interstates 40 and 75 can be accessed in Knoxville - all by taking U.S. Route 19 in Russell County to Interstate 81.
Discover what Russell can do for you and your business today! Russell County is part of the e-Region, a seven-county, one-city area in Southwest Virginia that is recognized as an emerging East Coast center for key areas of business: electronic information technology, energy, education, and emerging technologies.
Low tax rates
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6% Corporate Income Tax Rate
Hasn't increased since 1972.
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Property Tax Rates Lower than 78% of U.S.
Some of the lowest rates in the nation.
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"This location is really a good opportunity to service the southeastern United States and the South. Oil and gas is really becoming big for us ... On the pressure vessel group side, we're really looking to grow this business."
Barry Berquist
Samuel Pressure Vessel Group President
"This location is really a good opportunity to service the southeastern United States and the South. Oil and gas is really becoming big for us ... On the pressure vessel group side, we're really looking to grow this business."
Barry Berquist
Samuel Pressure Vessel Group President
"This location is really a good opportunity to service the southeastern United States and the South. Oil and gas is really becoming big for us ... On the pressure vessel group side, we're really looking to grow this business."
Barry Berquist
Samuel Pressure Vessel Group President
"This location is really a good opportunity to service the southeastern United States and the South. Oil and gas is really becoming big for us ... On the pressure vessel group side, we're really looking to grow this business."
Barry Berquist
Samuel Pressure Vessel Group President
"This location is really a good opportunity to service the southeastern United States and the South. Oil and gas is really becoming big for us ... On the pressure vessel group side, we're really looking to grow this business."
Barry Berquist
Samuel Pressure Vessel Group President
Russell County
Full of Opportunity
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Available Workforce
Russell County is known for its dedicated workforce (130K+ in region) and for educating people to meet the actual needs of companies located in its boundaries. -
Location & Infrastructure
Our world-class network, coupled with Russell County's inland location and relatively mild climate make our area viable for companies needing locations for data redundancy and/or data storage.
World Class Advantages
Russell County has three industrial parks that have played a huge role over the last two decades in our county's transition from a rural, agricultural community to a manufacturing and knowledge-based economy. Huge investments were made to help us cross the digital divide, and any company locating here today will have all the tools needed to compete successfully in today's global marketplace.
Currently, the Industrial Development Authority of Russell County has a number of industrial/technology sites available to accommodate build-to-suit facilities as well as several existing buildings that could be tailored to fit your business needs.
Please take time to browse the building and site profiles below, and call us at 276-971-0690 if you have concerns or questions related to financing options and incentives.
