Sussex County Economic Development

Sussex County, Delaware is the fastest growing county in the fastest growing state in the Mid-Atlantic Region, with a diverse landscape that is well suited for entrepreneurs, new business owners, manufacturers, plus retirees eager to enjoy an active lifestyle along our sandy beaches to young families putting down roots in our quaint communities. As an intersection of commerce, culture, and character, residents and visitors alike enjoy all that the community has to offer, from Fortune 500 companies on the Culinary Coast, and farmers’ markets to excellent shopping and dining.

Sussex County is an economy marked by continual growth and thriving innovation. New businesses succeed with taxes, while the well-established businesses of the county continue to grow and prosper as major manufacturers and national brands. Interior finishing for corporate jets, fulfilling e-commerce orders, developing lifesaving vaccines, high-yield growing specialty crops, and brewing craft beers are just a few areas of industry that call Sussex County, Delaware home. The healthcare industry is in major growth mode with $400 million in new facilities underway.

Sussex County’s location, low taxes, temperate weather, and beautiful landscapes, have helped to make it an attractive home for new residents – the county’s population has grown 7 percent between 2010 and 2014, outpacing the state and other counties in the region. Your business can be part of the rich, Sussex County story. All you have to do is explore.