Economic Development
VIRGINIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP has put together some very valuable information for anyone planning on moving or opening a business in Giles County.
IDA: Front (l to r) Dave Yolton, Gary Tickle, Carleena Blankenship
Back (l to r) Bev Collins, Lee Wheeler, Bob Shelor, Conley Painter, Tom Miller
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 Societyconducts 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.
Roanoke is 70 miles east
Richmond, the state capital, is 244 miles east
Washington,D.C. is 300 miles northeast.
Educational Attainment (2000 Census)
Percentage of population 25 years and older who are
high school graduates............................................. 75.9%
Percentage of population 25 years and older who
have earned a Bachelor’s Degree or higher ........12.5%</>
Average Household Income in Giles County compared to other NRV counties