Community Profiles: York County Virginia Symphony at Riverwalk Landing
Courtesy of York County
F Size2 106 sq. miles Population1 (2013 est.) 66,800 MEDIAN Household Income3 (2011 est.) $84,167 Government Five-member Board of Supervisors with County Administrator Major Industries Defense Contractors Healthcare Hospitality Military Personal Services Retail County Information (757) 890-3300 School Information (757) 898-0300
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or over 375 years, York County has been a desirable place to visit, live, and work... And with good reason. York County is a preferred home for families and businesses because they find everything they are looking for in one place: top-rated schools, excellent recreational opportunities, low crime rates, a strong dedicated workforce, low taxes, and much more. The quality of life in York County is unsurpassed. The county boasts over 200 miles of coastline with numerous access points throughout. Shopping, dining, and touring opportunities abound; in the historic area as well as in the County’s many rapidly growing commercial corridors. York County’s economy experienced significant growth over the past year. One of the County’s major industries, Plains All American Pipeline, continued their work to expand and modernize their terminal facilities, investing over $130 million and hiring over 60 new contract employees. Enterprise Holdings relocated and consolidated their regional administration and fleet leasing operations to Busch Industrial Park and the former President’s Park property. Magnolia Cleaning Services entered into a long-term lease with The Kerner Group for a new 22,000 s.f. facility in Busch Industrial Park, where Magnolia will expand their operations.
The County’s hospitality industry was buoyed by several positive announcements and investments. The JamestownYorktown Foundation began work on the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown that will replace the Yorktown Victory Center. The new museum will be 80,000 square feet with state-of-the-art galleries and interactive exhibits. Water Country USA announced plans for a new ride, Colossal Curl, to begin construction in 2014. King’s Creek Plantation began work on a $10 million expansion of its five-star-rated Estates time share section. Finally, HMP Properties overhauled two existing hotels investing $7.7 Million in the County. The County launched a new “Buy Local” initiative titled “Keep It In York County”, which aims to educate local residents and businesses about the direct benefits to them of spending their dollars near home. The main component of the campaign is an interactive website www. KeepItInYorkCounty.com, which features a free, searchable, online database of York County’s existing businesses, as well as local events, discount offers, and more. For information on business development in York County, visit www.yesyorkcounty. com or call 757-890-3317. For general information about York County, visit www.yorkcounty.gov.
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