ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)
The Economic Development Authority, formerly the Industrial Development Authority, was created in 1968 to promote industrial growth in the County. As a support organization for the County’s Department of Economic Development, it may authorize the issuance of tax-exempt industrial bonds to industries locating or expanding their operations in Isle of Wight. Contributions made to the authority are used to promote industrial development and existing business to provide an adequate tax base for government services and to promote employment opportunities for County citizens.
EDA BOARD MEMBERS:
| District | Name | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| District 2 (formerly Newport) | Carroll Keen, Jr., Chairman | April 2026 |
| District 3 (formerly Hardy) | James Ford, Vice-Chairman | April 2026 |
| District 5 (formerly Carrsville) | Amber Wells | April 2028 |
| District 1 (formerly Smithfield) | James Collins | April 2029 |
| District 4 (formerly Windsor) | Sharon Corey Stallings | April 2028 |
| Town of Smithfield | Tim Hillegass | April 2029 |
| Town of Windsor | Michael W. Maddox | June 2027 |
Isle of Wight County Economic Development Authority meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors’ Room on the Isle of Wight County Courthouse Complex at 17130 Monument Circle, Isle of Wight, VA 23397. Meeting dates and location are subject to change. To contact the EDA, email Kristi Sutphin or call 757-356-1962.