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Our market serves a range of industries – from manufacturers and financial institutions, to IT companies and startups – that benefit from our strategic geographic advantages in the heart of the East Coast.

Located only 90 minutes from Washington, D.C., Frederick County, VA is a central part of the Winchester, VA-WV metro statistical area (MSA), which includes the City of Winchester and Hampshire County, West Virginia. Our County’s advantageous location places businesses and residents near Washington D.C.’s established business market, both in the public and private sectors.

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Operate in a Top State for Business

Virginia, known for its business-first values, offers stable and low operating costs and was named No. 1 in 2024 on CNBC's list of Top States for Business

Get There from Here

Our region’s efficient transportation network – with easy access to major highways, including Interstates 81 and 66, railways, including CSX and Winchester & Western, three international airports, Winchester Regional Airport, and the Virginia Inland Port – allows companies to reach customers anywhere in the world. Two-thirds of the U.S. and Canadian population can be reached within a day’s drive.

Accessibility to Markets

Frederick County's East Coast location and desirable transportation network allow companies to reach customers anywhere in the world.

Drive Time in Hours

Washington, D.C.	1.5
Baltimore, MD	2
Philadelphia, PA	4
New York City, NY	5
Charlotte, NC	5.5
Columbus, OH	5.5
Columbia, SC	7
Lexington, KY	7.5
Atlanta, GA	9
Portland, ME	10

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