| When you think of Virginia, what comes to mind? | | | | counties in the commonwealth. With proximity to a |
| Perhaps you are enamored with the coastal region | | | | regional airport and two international airports, |
| and the beautiful shores of the Chesapeake Bay, or | | | | corporations are finding that Stafford is a strong |
| maybe you are a history buff who enjoys visiting | | | | alternative to setting up shop in more congested, |
| Williamsburg and the Jamestown Colony. If you enjoy | | | | metropolitan areas. Real estate is plentiful and |
| hiking, maybe your mind turns to the western region | | | | reasonably priced, and the county provides excellent |
| and the part of the Appalachian Trail that cuts through | | | | access to the Interstate. Add a healthy quality of life |
| the mountains. Or, for the business minded, the area of | | | | and good schools, and businesses are more attracted |
| Northern Virginia and industry is at the forefront. | | | | to the area. Happy workers yield big business and a |
| Are you aware, though, that there is one place where | | | | prosperous future. |
| you can enjoy just about everything Virginia has to | | | | 3) Outdoors Fun |
| offer? Stafford County in the Northern Virginia region | | | | Would you believe Stafford County, in the northern tip |
| is one of the fastest growing counties in the state. | | | | of the state, has its own beach? Residents enjoy the |
| Those who visit can easily see why, and it is no | | | | sun and water at Aquia Landing, which also provides |
| surprise that many people who visit eventually come | | | | opportunities for boating and other sports for the |
| to stay. | | | | family. For something less strenuous, the Ferry Farm |
| What is it about Stafford County that appeals to | | | | and other county landmarks are a haven for bird |
| people? The qualities are countless, but here are five | | | | watching and nature walks. Stafford County is a great |
| good reasons for moving to Stafford to get you | | | | place to get in shape. |
| started. | | | | 4) Small-Business Friendly |
| 1) Historical Roots | | | | Big business isn't Stafford's only target. Small |
| It is natural to assume places like Williamsburg and | | | | businesses are welcome to set up shop in Stafford |
| Jamestown are top contenders for the seat of Virginia | | | | County, and the area Department of Economic |
| history, since we hear so much about the area while | | | | Development is available daily to assist business |
| reading about the early colonists. Richmond garners a | | | | owners in obtaining licenses and commercial real |
| fair share of attention, having been the capital of the | | | | estate. Whether you wish to establish a local shop or |
| Confederacy during the Civil War. But don't discount | | | | retail internationally through a small home base, |
| Stafford County if you are an American history | | | | Stafford officials are happy to assist. Proximity to |
| enthusiast and looking to live closer to where the | | | | airports and reliable ground transportation can help |
| action happened. | | | | business grow. |
| Stafford played a greater role in our nation's formation | | | | 5) Convenient to the Capital |
| than most people realize. The Ferry Farm, George | | | | Stafford County is a mere twenty-five miles from the |
| Washington's boyhood home, is located here, as is the | | | | nation's capital. For people who work in the city yet |
| Chatham Manor, the only known residence in the US | | | | don't wish to live within the borders of the Beltway, |
| visited by Washington and Lincoln. The Ferry Farm, | | | | Stafford provides an excellent alternative. The county |
| believe it or not, is the site of the infamous "cherry tree | | | | is close enough to allow for a convenient commute, |
| incident" that lives on in Washingtonian legend. To live in | | | | yet remote enough to get away from it all. Living in |
| Stafford County and soak in the history of our nation | | | | Stafford provides a small town feel with the |
| is a great advantage. There is plenty to learn here, and | | | | opportunity to enjoy big city life as desired. |
| you are only a short drive from other landmarks in the | | | | Convenience, prosperity and history are the hallmarks |
| region. | | | | of Stafford County. For the business owner or |
| 2) Booming Economic Development | | | | government official seeking a new home, there is no |
| Stafford County is one of the fastest growing | | | | reason to look any further. |