Economic Development Authority

Purpose

As a separate political entity of the Commonwealth established under the Code of Virginia and created by the Board of Supervisors, the function of the New Kent County Economic Development Authority (EDA) is to promote the orderly economic growth of New Kent without detriment to the County’s natural environment and in a manner consistent with the direction provided by the Board of Supervisors in the County’s Land Use Plan and Ordinance.   The EDA is governed by Virginia Code Section 15.2-4900 and New Kent Code Section 18.181.

 Regular Monthly Meetings

• 8:30 a.m.
• Third Thursday of each month
• New Kent County Visitors and Commerce Center, 7324 Vineyards Parkway, New Kent, VA  23124

 The 2023 Meeting Calendar was adopted by the Economic Development Authority of New Kent County at the January 19, 2023 meeting.   The Economic Development Authority reserves the right to modify this schedule as needed.  Special committee meetings may occur as needed.  Unless otherwise posted, all meetings will be held at the New Kent County Visitors and Commerce Center, 7324 Vineyards Parkway, New Kent VA  23124.

Members

The seven members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors (5 election district appointments and 2 at-large) to 4-year staggered terms ending December 31.  Members receive compensation of $100 per month when there is a meeting.  

(NOTE:  Members must reside in New Kent County.  Members must take an oath of office before taking office initially and at each re-appointment.  Per the Virginia Conflict of Interests Act, all board members are required to file a completed Financial Disclosure Statement with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors prior to attending their first meeting and annually during the Conflict of Interest filing period.)

• Current roster (PDF)

 Term

4 years