Alleghany Regional Commerce Center
Commerce Ctr and Winterberry Ave, Covington, VA 24426
37.79685421,-79.89444595 (lat,long)
Contact
Tyler Sizemore (Local Contact)
Alleghany Highlands Economic Development Corporation
info@ahedc.com
(540) 862-0936
Full Site Details
- Acreage
- 104 total acres with 50 developable and contiguous acres
- Zoning
- M-1 Industrial
- Ownership
- Covington-Alleghany Industrial Development Authority
Current Tenants Include
- Bacova Guild, Ltd
- 335,000 sq ft
- Balchem
- 68,000 sq ft
- Williams Fabrication
- 19,000 sq ft
- YMCA
- 43,000 sq ft
Utilities
| Service | Provider | Current Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | Dominion Energy | 138kV |
| Water | Alleghany County | 12″ main from 600,000 gallon Commerce Center Storage tank; 400,000 gpd |
| Wastewater | Alleghany County | 8” line; 266,400 gpd |
| Natural Gas | Columbia Gas | Connection nearby; capacity TBD |
| Fiber/ Broadband | Lumos Networks | 100% Gig-speed fiber |
Transportation Networks
| Type | Name | Distance From Site |
|---|---|---|
| Interstate | I-64 | 1.2 miles |
| 4-Lane Arterial Highway | US Highway 220 | 17 miles |
| Major/International Airport | Washington-Dulles Airport (IAD) | 208 miles |
| Commercial Airport | Greenbrier Valley Airport | 40.6 miles |
| General Aviation Airport | Ingalls Field Airport | 19.2 miles |
| Port | Virginia Inland Port (Front Royal) | 154.4 miles |
| Port | Port of Virginia (Hampton Roads) | 250.5 miles |
Nearby Amenities:
- Alleghany County’s Winterberry Park and Jackson River access
- River Retreat – luxury apartment homes (under construction)
Completed Site/Engineering Studies & Evaluations:
- Phase I ESA
- Boundary & Topo Survey
- Geotechnical Borings & report
- Army Corps of Engineers PJD (wetlands)
- Virginia Water Protection Permit (VWP) and State Program General Permit (SPGP)
- Threatened & Endangered Species Review
- Approved Master Plan for ARCC
- Approved Site Plan for up to 500,000 sq ft
- Engineered Designs for final pad grading phase to support up to 750,000 sq ft
Demographics
| Total Population within 30 minutes/ 60 minutes | 27,501 / 311,223 |
| Total Workforce within 30 minutes/ 60 minutes | 10,681 / 152,543 |
| Average Wage Range* | $17.63/hr – $33.27/hr |
| Annual Unemployment Rate (2021) | 4.3% |
*Wage range reflects averages for manufacturing, logistics, office and IT sectors Sources: Total Population: ESRI, 2021; Total Workforce, Workers, and Average Wages: EMSI, 2021; Unemployment Rate: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021 Annual |
Local Business Taxes (Alleghany County)
| Type of Tax | Nominal Rate (per $100 of assessed value) | Effective Rate per $100 (per $100 of assessed value) |
|---|---|---|
| Real Property | $0.73 | $0.73 |
| Machinery & Tools | $2.98 | $0.89 |
| Business Tangible Personal Property | $2.98 | $0.89 |
| Merchants’ Capital/ Inventory | not applicable | not applicable |
Alleghany Regional Commerce Center (ARCC)
- Shovel-Ready & Fast-Tracked: Industrial zoning, environmental permits, engineering studies, and master planning are complete—mobilize contractors immediately.
- Unbeatable Connectivity: Located just one mile from Interstate 64 and one hour from Roanoke, Virginia.
- Cost-Competitive & Profitable: Advantageous local tax rates, high-capacity broadband, and a low cost of living keep overhead minimal.
- Prime Labor Market: Access a wide-reaching regional talent pool ideal for manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, food & beverage, and mission-critical operations.
- Pro-Business Public Partner: Fully publicly owned with strong backing from a cooperative partnership between Alleghany County and the City of Covington.
- Unmatched Quality of Life: Positioned in one of Southwest Virginia’s most scenic regions, offering an attractive lifestyle for your workforce.
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