Other Incentives

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones were enacted as a way to encourage investment into distressed areas. The benefit is for the investor that takes money out of another investment that is subject to capital gains and invests that money into real estate or a business located within an opportunity zone.

See the Martinsville Henry County Investor Prospectus (PDF).

The investor then gets three benefits:

Deferral of paying capital gains tax until 2026,
A reduction in the basis of the capital gains (10% if they keep the investment in the OZ for 7 years, 15% if they keep it for 10 years), and
No capital gains on the increase in the value of the investment.

To verify if your property is in an Opportunity Zone, please see this map.

Local Funding Opportunities

M-HC Economic Development Corporation's Small, Minority, and Entrepreneurial Division Marketing Co-op Grant

Matching grant funds allocated for the use of professional marketing services

Technology Zone Program

Provides local incentives to technology businesses that invest and create jobs in Henry County

Virginia Enterprise Microloan Program

Peer lending program and business planning workshop for entrepreneurs in M-HC.

Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation's Tourism & Film Division Marketing Grant

Matching grant funds allocated to assist local tourism industry with marketing needs.

Martinsville-Henry County Chamber's Partnership for Economic Growth (C-PEG) Grant

Funds allocated for businesses to improve the façade, create jobs, or train current workforce.

Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP)

Helps offset recruiting and training costs incurred by companies that are either creating new jobs or implementing technological upgrades.

Virginia Workforce Center

Offers workforce solutions to save employers time and money including subsidized job training programs.

Small Business Resource Guide

Office of Small & Minority Business Development

The Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation's Office of Small and Minority Business Development provides a one-stop-shop approach to small business development. Free services are geared toward companies with less than 250 employees and include hands-on assistance with writing business plans, coordination of local and state incentives, preparation for financing, training opportunities, project management and government procurement. The Office of SMBD partners with resources such as the Small Business Administration and Virginia Department of Business Assistance to complement local services. FastTrac entrepreneurial certification is also available.

Contact
Yes Martinsville
Phone: 276-403-5948

Martinsville-Henry County Office of Tourism

The primary role of the Office of Tourism is to promote Martinsville and Henry County as a premier travel and tourism destination.

Contact
Phone: 276-403-5949
Visit Martinsville

West Piedmont Business Development Center

The West Piedmont Business Development Center assists emerging entrepreneurs by providing a nurturing environment for their growth and development. Affordable office and light manufacturing space, shared office equipment and services make it possible for small businesses to reduce the many costs associated with establishing and operating a business. In addition to favorable rents, a common reception area, conference and training facilities, the WPBDC also offers fiber optic broadband data connectivity, phone service with voicemail, networking opportunities, mentoring services, and a micro-loan program.

Contact
Phone: 276-638-2523
West Piedmont Business Development Center

Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce

The Driving Force Behind a Successful Business Community.

With a troubled economy, your membership in the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce could be the powerful, thoughtful boost your business needs to ensure your continued growth and success. As a member, you will have at your disposal discounts, numerous value-added benefits, and a committed group of people in the Chamber office working on your behalf. As soon as you join the Chamber, you will see an immediate benefit or we will refund you full annual dues!

Contact
Phone: 276-632-6401
Martinsville

City of Martinsville

City of Martinsville's Community Development Department oversees zoning, benefits associated with the Enterprise Zone, and Opportunity Zone.

Contact
Phone: 276-403-5156
Email Hannah Powell

Virginia's Philpott Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Virginia's Philpott Manufacturing Extension Partnership (VPMEP) provides impact-based consulting to Virginia manufacturing, industry, and government. An affiliate of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Program (NIST MEP), VPMEP leverages 59 partner MEP centers across the country. VPMEP designs and delivers significant process improvements and growth solutions for over 100 clients annually. Impact is delivered through Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Quality Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Business Growth Strategies.

Contact
Phone: 276-666-8890, ext. 224

West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board (WPWIB)

West Piedmont Workforce Investment Board is your one-stop for all of your employment and training needs. The WPWIB funds and monitors the area's Workforce Career center and numerous employment services and training programs for employers, job seekers, and the youth.

Contact
Phone: 276-656-6190
West Piedmont Works

Longwood University Small Business Development Center

Longwood University Small Business Development Center provides one-on-one education, counseling, and economic research for potential and existing businesses in Henry, Franklin, and Patrick Counties and the City of Martinsville. The center is co-sponsored by the United States Small Business Administration, the Virginia Small Business Development Center Network, and Longwood University. All services provided by the center are free of charge to our clients.

Contact
Phone: 276-632-4462
Longwood SBDC

Patrick & Henry Community College

Patrick and Henry Community College offers 30 associate degree programs, 11 certificate programs, and 50 career studies certificate programs including entrepreneurship and small business management.

Contact
Phone: 276-638-8777
P&HCC

Virginia Department of Business Assistance

Starting a business? Try Virginia's new Business One Stop system! Access the system and receive customized business formation information at the Virginia Department of Business Assistance.