Lower taxes are a major quality-of-life benefit for residents. Just ask people living in high tax jurisdictions, and they will tell you that high taxes are a major factor in deciding where to live or where to locate a business. 

Successful economic development strategies don’t happen accidentally – they require careful long-term strategic planning. Perhaps the most significant determinant of success is having available sites of varying sizes with adequate infrastructure to attract quality employers. The county committed to being ready ahead of time in building the Meadowville Technology Park decades ago, but because of successes like LEGO, Plenty and Topsoe that campus no longer has large sites.  

For that reason, the County has recognized the importance of Upper Magnolia Technology Park to the continued success and the long-term vitality of the county. Upper Magnolia will be the home to future technology and advanced manufacturing facilities, such as a silicon chip manufacturing plant. The site is so attractive because of its proximity to the educated workforce of the region and the park’s buildable acres.  

The bottom line is that economic development in Chesterfield – like similar entities across the state – is playing a vital role in bringing businesses, jobs and tax revenue for needed services and quality of life to the county. I think it’s about time we show our appreciation for the work they are doing to keep Chesterfield County great and support them in the future.