Connecting Opportunity and Growth in Halifax County
The Halifax Industrial Development Authority is dedicated to promoting economic growth, supporting local businesses, and fostering new opportunities for investment in Halifax County. Whether you are an entrepreneur seeking a community to grow your business, or an established company looking to expand, our staff and partners are here to provide resources, guidance, and support every step of the way.
Strategic growth
About the Halifax IDA
The Mission of The Industrial Development Authority of Halifax County, Virginia is to increase employment and improve economic growth by retaining and expanding our current businesses and attracting new businesses.
The IDA attracts and cultivates business and industry through a comprehensive network of partners and community assets. Halifax County has established assets important to existing or prospective businesses that can offset a portion of their capital costs depending on where they are in their business cycle.
Established in 1971, The Industrial Development Authority of Halifax County is a separately chartered political subdivision of the Commonwealth, allowing us to adapt and assist our business community and provide access to needed resources.
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Drives job growth and business investment across Halifax County.
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Connects businesses with incentives, sites, and partners to support expansion.
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Strengthens the workforce pipeline through training and industry alignment.
We encourage you to contact us with any questions and, even better, come and see us when you can.
Industry Sectors
WORKFORCE TRAINING
Career & technical training
SVHEC
Halifax County is home to the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC), a regional hub for workforce development and applied learning. SVHEC offers college and career pathways alongside short-term, hands-on credential programs aligned with industry needs, including:
- Information technology
- Mechatronics
- Welding
Applied manufacturing training
R&D CAMEE
Through its R&D Center for Advanced Manufacturing & Energy Efficiency (R&D CAMEE), SVHEC supports small and mid-sized manufacturers with:
- Technology adoption
- Applied research
- Limited custom production runs
Advanced workforce development
IALR
The County’s regional partner, the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR), serves as a catalyst for economic transformation. IALR provides applied research, process optimization, and launch space for manufacturing, while delivering customized industry credentials. Its work spans:
- Advanced manufacturing
- Materials and chemical analysis
- Life sciences and biotechnology
- Precision agriculture
Regional Training Solutions
Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
SVHEC IT Academy
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
Southside Virginia Community College
Danville Community College
Center for Advanced Film Manufacturing
Center for Coatings Application Research & Education
Southern Virginia Region
Workforce Characteristics
Our industries can find the skilled workforce to meet their operational needs.
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Manufacturing Workforce
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Want more info? Get in touch!
We encourage you to contact us to learn more about the business community and what we can offer to support you in Halifax County.
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434-572-1762