Resources & Incentives
Grow in Suffolk
In Suffolk, we are committed to fostering economic growth by offering a variety of targeted incentives that help attract, retain, and expand businesses of all sizes. From our local Economic Development Investment Program (EDIP) to state workforce and investment programs, Suffolk provides valuable resources to support your success.
Whether you’re launching a new venture, expanding operations, or revitalizing a property, explore the many incentive programs available and discover how Suffolk can help your business thrive.
Start-Up resources
Whether you’re a small startup or a large employer, Suffolk Economic Development offers the tools and support to help your business thrive. From navigating city processes to celebrating your big opening, our Pre-Submittal Meetings and Business Promotion services are designed to guide your project and showcase your success.
Local Support & Incentives
In Suffolk we want to ensure that businesses at every size have the opportunity to grow and thrive here. We offer a suite of local support initiatives and incentives from our Economic Development Investment Program to our Small Business Improvement Grant.
State & Federal Incentives
Virginia’s incentive programs help reduce the costs of opening, expanding, or relocating a business facility — and in Suffolk, we work enthusiastically to connect you with these opportunities. By helping employers put down roots and grow here in the Commonwealth, we view these incentives as both an investment in Virginia’s economic future and a valuable opportunity for your business and our community.
Recent Examples
Lipton
Unilever’s Lipton Tea was granted $1 million from the Commonwealth of Virginia and $3.7 million via EDIP from the city of Suffolk towards a $96 million upgrade in operations.
Applied Technical Systems
Applied Technical Systems’ (ATS) recent expansion qualified them to participate with the Suffolk Technology Zone incentive.
The Monument Companies
Monument was awarded a $70,000 façade grant to go towards the revitalization of 8 adjoining downtown buildings that have been renovated into modern lofts and retail space.
RoadOne
RoadOne IntermodaLogistics’ new 227,000 square foot distribution facility in Northern Suffolk is strategically located in close proximity to the Port of Virginia and provides transload services to various U.S. markets.