Rockingham County and Harrisonburg are in the enviable position of being admired and respected throughout the country as great places to do business. With low taxes, speedy approval processes, well established infrastructure, strong work ethic, stable and diverse economy, and a spirit of collaboration and cooperation, the Harrisonburg Metro Area offers an excellent location where businesses can thrive.
The list of companies that have established operations in the area are testament to its business-friendly environment. They include MillerCoors, Merck, SRI International, RR Donnelly & Sons, Dynamic Aviation, several food processing firms, and SERCO.
Startups and well established firms alike also have benefitted by partnering with tech-savvy professors and students at colleges and universities, such as James Madison University, Eastern Mennonite University, Bridgewater College and Blue Ridge Community College. Many of these educational institutions have developed customized workforce training programs for individual companies.
The Metro Area has received recognition for the attributes that have made us so attractive to large and small companies, entrepreneurs, and high-tech and biotech firms:
The Metro Area also has received recognition for its abundant natural resources, including its water supplies, its superb quality of life, and recreational opportunities. Two of the most recent accolades and achievements include:
To experience the area for yourself, contact Rockingham County’s Economic Development team. We're happy to gather additional information and resources for you, or schedule a tour!