Why Locate to Philippi?
With its rich historical background and large number of visiting tourists each year, Philippi, West Virginia is an ideal location for tourism business.
Chartered in 1844, Philippi is located on US Routes # 119 and # 250. It is less than a two-hour drive from the Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania and the Maryland borders.
The town is the scene of the first land battle of the Civil War and is home to the only two-lane covered bridge still in use on a federal highway.
Many Tourists visit the town annually to participate in the town's Civil War reunion called the "Blue and Gray Reunion." Visitors can watch civil war re-enactments and tour the historic downtown. In addition, the restored Adaland Mansion, built in 1870 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a popular tourism destination in the area.
New businesses can benefit by locating to Philippi for several reasons. First, the community, along with its Main Street program, offers a low-interest loan pool for both new and old businesses. Second, the town is in the process of developing a facade grant program for all businesses. Philippi is also able to provide design services to its businesses by being a certified Main Street community. In addition, the town's locally-owned utilities, cable system and Internet provider allow for easy and convenient utility hook-up, maintenance and service. A broad-band cable system is in operation with the latest in cable service technology available. Finally, a 20-acre industrial park with a 50,000 square foot building is available to new businesses.
Philippi also offers the unique benefits of three locally-owned banking institutions, no mass merchandisers and a central location to surrounding states and transportation routes. Philippi is less than two hours from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Ohio and is within 25 miles of the interstate, airport and Corridor H routes.
The best is yet to come! Philippi's future plans include grant applications for a streetscape project, historic lighting, signage projects and free workshops to local businesses through the Main Street Economic Restructuring Committee.
But it's not just the business potential that makes Philippi an ideal location.
"Consumers are loyal and very friendly," Rich Mace, business owner and pharmacist, said of life in Philippi. The community also has the lowest crime rate in the state of West Virginia and a low cost of living.
Philippi is home to Alderson-Broaddus College, an American Baptist-affiliated four-year college providing the community with arts, music, plays, and sporting events. The new multi-million dollar high school and other middle and elementary schools provide a structured and highly academic education to area youth. Philippi also offers a hospital, five medical clinics, and a public library. A variety of parks, playgrounds, new swimming pool facility, hotel, historic bed and breakfast, and many other recreational opportunities make life in Philippi ideal for any business owner or visitor.
The city of Philippi, with its rich historical heritage and tourism potential, could be the perfect setting for your tourism business. If you are looking for a peaceful and safe environment to visit, live or establish a business, check out Philippi today!
SPECIFIC BUSINESS INCENTIVES:
- Main Street West Virginia services, including:
Needs assessments
Design and operational plan recommendations
Professional design assistance
Progress meetings
Training workshops
On-site technical assistance
State and national assistance and support
Business Enhancement Team (BET) Program
- Low-interest loan pool for new businesses and expansions
- Facade grant program development
- City-owned and operated utilities
- Free workshops to local businesses
- Signage and streetscape projects
- Low cost of living
- 3 locally-owned banking institutions
- No mass merchandisers
- National Register of Historic Places District
- Rebuild West Virginia
Philippi Main Street, Inc.
108 N. Main Street
PO Box 460
Philippi, WV 26416
Telephone: 457-3700
Fax: 457-2703
Web: http://www.philippi.org
