Rockingham County Economic Development

Industry associations and award committees are finally catching up to what residents and businesses have long known: the products cultivated and crafted in Rockingham County are among the very best. And with two-thirds of the US population within a day’s drive, the market access is ripe for lasting success for any business.

As part of the Harrisonburg Metro Area, one of the top performing metros in Virginia, Rockingham County offers the resources that make it easy for small businesses like Shenandoah Growers and large businesses like Merck, MillerCoors, and SRI International to succeed. 

Our region boasts:

  • A skilled, dedicated workforce
  • Ongoing educational and workforce training opportunities
  • Convenient access to Virginia’s major Interstate corridors
  • Pro-business climate
  • Genuine quality of life every season of the year


Doing Business in Rockingham County

Key Advantages

Explore our proximity to major markets, business-progressive climate, quality of life and other key advantages. LEARN MORE

Major Employers

Agriculture and food production, manufacturing and education are just some of our major industries. LEARN MORE

Local Innovators

Where even agriculture is becoming high-tech within our innovative, entrepreneurial County. LEARN MORE

Testimonials

Learn how a range of businesses is thriving and how yours can too. LEARN MORE

Our Team

Meet the people from our team and our broader community who are ready to help you. LEARN MORE

Contact Us

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Area Maps

Get a sense of our geography and our access to major markets, including D.C. and beyond. LEARN MORE


Meet Our Staff

Casey Armstrong
Assistant County Administrator & Director of Economic Development
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Rhonda Cooper
Community Development Director
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Phillip Rhodes
Director of Public Works
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Bradford Dyjak
Director of Planning
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Kirby Dean
Parks and Recreation Director
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Joshua Gooden
Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator
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