Harrisonburg Downtown Technology Zone
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To grow jobs and strengthen the economy of Harrisonburg by clustering information technology companies in the downtown
business district and giving them the support they need to succeed. Through this synergy, members will collaborate,
connect, and attract IT firms from outside Harrisonburg to relocate to the HDTZ. At the same time support businesses,
shops, museums, and the like will locate within the HDTZ to create a 24/7/365 neighborhood environment.
The Harrisonburg Downtown Technology Zone (HDTZ) is Virginia's first rural neighborhood technology zone that
specializes in growing information technology businesses to develop health and security solutions for corporate and
national well-being.
The Harrisonburg Downtown Technology Zone involves a multiple phase community approach to economic and technology
development in the Central Business District, the real competitive advantage. The initial phase focuses on the
integration of IT businesses within existing buildings of the Central Business District. Technology companies
within the Harrisonburg Downtown Technology Zone receive exposure to valuable resources and peer-to-peer meetings on
projects of mutual interest. The management team established a networking environment to facilitate members
collaborating on projects and technology development. In addition the management team organizes and host regular
business assistance seminars and workshops for its members. The management team also connects its members with other
support organizations, universities and technology companies from whom they could benefit.
Member Companies benefit from a highly innovative networking environment that synergistically unites corporate
and university talent, experience and contacts-a recipe for success.
Partners and Sponsors gain greater exposure in the information technology market sector, while enjoying
unparalleled access to an entrepreneurial community.
The Community benefits from a stronger economy and global attention.
- Three-year business, professional, and occupational license tax/fee exemption.
- Water and sewer connection fee exemption. Partial exemption for certain rehabilitations,
renovations, or replacements of structures no less than twenty-five (25) years of age.
- Help tenants secure tax credits through federal and state assistance programs.
