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EMPORIA-GREENSVILLE, VIRGINIA
Virginia’s business crossroads
I-95, U.S. 58 & U.S. 301
…contributing to
an unprecedented
5 years
of success and eco
nomic growth
Over the past five years and continuing
in 2004, the Emporia-Greensville region
has gained the attention of national
companies for its small-town charm
and big business opportunities. The
results: an impressive five-year run of
development successes with continuation
in 2004. Year after year, the Emporia-
Greensville Industrial Development
Corporation (IDC) has worked in
partnership with area businesses and
the communities of the City of Emporia,
Greensville County and the Town of
Jarratt. The region can collectively take
great pride in announcing the following
real estate accomplishments.
EMPORIA-GREENSVILLE 2004 NEWS & DEVELOPMENTS
Cracker Barrel Again Named
“Best Family Dining Chain In
America,” Opens In Emporia
Cracker Barrel opens one of their signature
restaurant and country store facilities in fall
2004 on a 2.36-acre site purchased from
Missi Sadler Enterprises in Emporia’s Market
Drive Commerce Park off the I-95/U.S. 58
interchange. After 35 years in the business,
Cracker Barrel has been named “Best Family
Dining Chain in America” for the past 14
years by Restaurants and Institutions magazine
and “Chain of the Year” in 2003 by Restaurant
Hospitality magazine. With over 500 locations
throughout the country, this new site in Emporia
marks the 19th location in Virginia.
Cracker Barrel initially employs approximately
160 and employment is expected to stabilize
at 135 permanent jobs that are eligible for
great benefits, including a retirement plan and
health insurance. This number of employment
opportunities is good news for Emporia and
Greensville County following the closing of the
Perdue plant. Cracker Barrel initially invests
$2.7 million dollars in the City for land,
building, furnishings and equipment. The
facility projects to generate approximately
$229,000 annually in additional revenues