ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY AND TOWNS, previously known as the “Joint Industrial Development Authority of Northampton County and its Incorporated Towns”
Meeting agenda and minutes for the EDA can be accessed on the Diligent Community web portal.
JIDA Rules and Procedures PDF
The EDA (formerly Joint IDA), formed by resolution in March 1995, renamed in August 2020, was created to enhance and promote industrial and commercial development in Northampton County. Typical duties include assembling land, raising funding for infrastructure construction, administering design and construction, managing property, administering industrial revenue bond financing for qualified applicants, supporting recruitment and development of corporate tenants, coordinating development of incentives, and facilitating coordinated unified development activities of County and participating towns.
The Mission Statement of the EDA
Our mission is to serve as “Ambassadors of Economic Development” for Northampton County by acting as advisors to the local government and as a liaison between businesses and local and state government boards, departments, and agencies. We will provide leadership for business creation, expansion and retention in order to provide quality employment for our residents and to encourage the growth of our County’s commercial tax base.
Program for Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Program (AFID)
The EDA has an AFID incentive program to provide a new or expanding agricultural or forestry business with financial assistance associated with the start-up or expansion in order to provide the additional business capital when it is most critically needed. Cash grants and combinations with Federal and State programs with up to $15,000 EDA contribution per applicant pending fund availability. More on this incentive program can be found at AFID program.
Program for Economic Development Investment
The EDA has developed a program to foster and stimulate economic development by providing, among other things, incentive grants and/or loans, by or though the EDA, to qualifying businesses to locate, expand, or remain in the County. The grant/loan may be no more than $25,000. A link to the program description can be found at ED Investment Program and an application at the Economic Development Investment Program Grant Application.
Facade Grant
The Northampton County Façade Improvement Grant Program ("Program") is established to encourage private investment by Northampton County businesses that directly strengthens the County's economy and commercial vitality.
What is the Façade Improvement Grant?
This grant program provides funding support to improve the outward appearance of commercial buildings. Whether you’re looking to install new signage, paint, add awnings, or undertake other upgrades to your building’s façade, this grant can help you offset the costs.
The goal is simple: to support revitalization efforts by enhancing the visual appeal and usability of our communities’ business districts. A fresh, attractive façade not only benefits your property—it benefits the entire community by creating a more welcoming environment that draws in customers and encourages economic activity.
Northampton County Facade Grant Policy
Northampton County Facade Grant Application
Board Appointments
At-large
Dave Wilcox
401 Cassatt Knoll
Cape Charles, VA 23310
3/31/2030
Paul Grossman
506 Randolph Avenue
Cape Charles, VA 23310
3/31/2029
Joshua E. Lattimore
11576 Sparrow Point Road
Machipongo, VA 23405
3/31/2030
Maximiliano Solano
1753 Sand Hill Drive
Cape Charles, VA 23310
3/31/2029
Exmore Appointment
Mrs. Kerry J. Binard
5320 Chesawadox Drive
Exmore, VA 23350
3/31/2028
Cape Charles Appointment
John Burdiss
117 Mason Avenue
Cape Charles, VA 23310
3/31/2028
Cheriton Appointment
Bridgette Whitbeck
21445 Casey Lane
Cheriton, VA 23310
3/31/2029