Economic Development

With a productive workforce, the nation's fourth lowest utility rates, and a convenient, cost-cutting location, Williamsburg is well suited to compete for your business.

Williamsburg is within 600 miles of 54% of the nation’s population and 51% of all retail sales. Williamsburg offers access to plenty of customers while eliminating high transportation costs to reach the consumer. [see map]

By setting up shop in Williamsburg, you can do business on a national level with ease. Your business will have quick access to two major commercial airports (Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, KY and McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, TN) and one of Kentucky’s most technologically advanced small airports (Williamsburg-Whitley Airport) located less than 6 miles from town. Williamsburg has two easily accessible interchanges along I-75, one of the nations busiest highways. Williamsburg’s Exit 11 receives the second most interstate traffic in the state.

Kentucky offers many business incentives to ensure your business is as profitable as possible. We hope you’ll take a closer look at these benefits by following the links on our webpage.

The City of Williamsburg is in the market to do business, and we want you.