Economic Development

Virginia Economic Development has put together some very valuable information for anyone planning on moving or opening a business in Giles County.

Life Style

Giles County, renowned for its scenic beauty,offers numerous cultural and recreational activities for the enjoyment of area residents. The Giles Little Theater in Pearisburg produces several plays during the year. The Giles County Historical Society conducts tours of area historical sites and organizes special shows throughout the year that highlight the county's rich heritage.The Jefferson National Forest and the Appalachian Trail offer hiking, camping and picnicking for visitors and residents. Hunting and fishing opportunities are also available in the vast forests and numerous streams located throughout the county.

Area residents can participate in a variety of public and private recreational pursuits. Castle Rock Recreational Facility in Pembroke has an 18-hole golf course, swimming, camping and tennis facilities. Another nine-hole golf course is located in Pearisburg at the Giles Country Club. Mountain Lake Resort, which has conference facilities, offers swimming, boating, fishing, tennis, golf, and horseback riding. Town festivals are held during the summer and fall that celebrate folk art, community heritage and various seasonal events.

Nearby Virginia Tech and Radford University sponsor lectures, concerts, art exhibits and numerous athletic events which the general public can attend.

Location

Giles County is located in the Allegheny Mountains in the southwest portion of Virginia on the border of West Virginia. The county has a long history of industrial development that began with the westward expansion of this country when early settlers developed extensive uses for the area resources.

Giles is within easy access to all major highways as well as many scenic routes.
Roanoke Regional Airport provides commercial flight service and air cargo transportation and is under one hour away. Norfolk Southern Railroad provides service throughout the area and remains a leader in rail transportation.

Roanoke is 70 miles east
Richmond, the state capital, is 244 miles east
Washington,D.C. is 300 miles northeast.

Relative Location

• Atlanta, GA               480 miles
• Baltimore, MD         281 miles
• Boston, MA               699 miles
• Charlotte, NC           194 miles
• Charleston, WV       126 miles
• Chicago, IL                630 miles
• New York, NY           510 miles
• Norfolk, VA                291 miles
• Pittsburg, PA            360 miles
• Washington, DC       275 miles

 

NanoSonic, Inc. - See More

NanoSonic, Inc., formerly of Blacksburg, opens it’s doors in Giles County in 2010. The new facility is located on Rt. 460 in Wheatland EcoPark near Pembroke and is backdropped by the beautiful surrounding mountains and farms. Giles County is the only place in the world where two specific products will be produced in the 30,000 square foot building. The first product is Metal Rubber which conducts electricity like copper and stretches like a rubber band and was developed by NanoSonics in 2006. The other is HybridSil, also known as Fire/Blast which is impervious to fire and explosion. It was developed under a contract with the U.S. Navy.