Economic Development

     The joint City of Washington C.H./Fayette County Economic Development Department strives to create opportunity for the citizens of this community as well as Fayette County and the surrounding areas.  The Washington C.H. Industrial Park provides jobs for many workers in the area.  Companies such as Domtar, McKesson, Lowes Distribution, Norwesco, Sugar Creek Packing, and Wal-Mart Distribution are among the many companies that offer a wide variety of employment opportunities to the citizens of the City of Washington C.H. and surrounding communities.  Partnering with the Community Improvement Corporation, the City of Washington C.H. has worked to supply the industrial park with all utilities including fiber optic cable.  The industrial park maintains over 300 acres of fully serviced land ready to be developed. 

     The City of Washington C.H. is not only dedicated to creating industrial opportunity, but also takes great pride in maintaining its rural character.  One way the City has worked to achieve this goal is by preserving the downtown business area.  The downtown business area not only gives the City of Washington C.H. a sense of character, but also provides economic opportunity for many in the community.  Many service industries, government offices, and specialty shops are happy to call the downtown home.  For more information about the downtown area please visit the Alliance For a Prosperous Downtown at    www.apdwcho.com/

     The Economic Development Office is located across the hall from the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce at 101 E. East St.  Any comments or suggestions can be sent to rhedrick@fayetteforbusiness.com