Nestled in the triangle of I-95, I-64 and Route 17, with Route 360 and Route 33 running through the county, King and Queen County provides the charm of a serene southern hometown, with all the practicality of today’s 21st century.

High-speed internet powers the county’s companies to produce big business results and gives access to the highest level of learning amongst students and employees.

Why King and Queen County?

See for yourself why King and Queen County is one of the Commonwealth’s premiere Business Friendly Communities:

Strategic Location

Not only does King and Queen County offer room for any business to grow along Routes 360, 33, 14 and 17, it offers access to Virginia’s major metropolitan hubs from its perimeters of I-95, I-64 and Route 17.

Distance To:
Richmond28 mi.
Norfolk66 mi.
Washington, DC104 mi.
New York City319 mi.
Charlotte310 mi.
Atlanta559 mi.
Low Tax Rates

With unemployment rates lower than U.S. averages, very competitive tax rates, and a strong sense of civil pride, King & Queen County is a great place to do business. Click here to view current tax rates.

Business-Friendly History

From businesses that were started in King & Queen County to those that have chosen to locate here, this is a business friendly community. Small, large, family-owned or corporate – there’s room for growth for every company in the county.

Quality of Life

In King & Queen County, life and work reside in the balance. The county’s vast forests and waterways provide endless hours of sporting activities, as well as employment opportunities. The school system provides incredible educational and communal activities. Businesses can work and play in King & Queen County.

Getting to King and Queen County

Whether you’re jetsetting or taking a quick trip around the sun, King and Queen County is easily accessibly by air! The Middle Peninsula Regional Airport is located in King and Queen County off State 33 near West Point, with a 5,000 foot runway. To the west, Richmond International Airport is only about an hour away and offers six air carriers, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and US Airways. To the southeast, Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport serves as a hub for national airline services. And to the north, Ronald Regan National and Washington/Dulles International Airports act as two of the largest hubs for national and international travel.

Planning a trip to or from King and Queen County? Learn more about each airport on their websites:

Economic Development Authority Members

NameDistrictTerm
Expires
Joseph McGuireShanghai12/31/2025
Pamela AshleyAt Large12/31/2025
Melinda ColemanStevensville12/31/2026
Sarah MasseyBuena Vista12/31/2027
Jesse HolmesNewtown12/31/2024
George M. Longest, Jr.St. Stephen’s Church12/31/2027
Plunard RobinsonAt Large12/31/2024

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Local Businesses in the News

From small business to large, King & Queen County is home to employers that are making a difference regionally, state-wide and nationally.

Get the latest news from local businesses that bring life—and, most importantly, jobs—to residents throughout the Middle Peninsula region of Virginia.

Learn More

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