Located just 30 miles from the Accomack County Industrial Business Park, NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) is a premier center for aerospace testing, research, and launch operations. Spanning over 6,200 acres, Wallops offers a full spectrum of flight assets that include research aircraft, unmanned aerial systems, suborbital and orbital rockets, and high-altitude balloons alongside a launch range and operational airfield. These capabilities support a wide range of needs in the science, aerospace, defense, and commercial industries. WFF’s proximity to the Industrial Business Park creates unique opportunities for companies looking to align with the region’s growing aerospace cluster. 

Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport

Located within NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) is a full-service commercial launch site supporting government, commercial, scientific, and academic missions. As one of the few active orbital launch sites in the U.S., MARS offers a competitive edge for aerospace companies and contributes to the growth of the industry along the Eastern Shore.

NAVSEA Surface Combat Systems Center

Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) is a unique shore installation providing the best maritime and littoral environment, operational team, high-fidelity combat systems, and platform sensors. SCSC also has the ability to connect with ships, aircraft, and other land-based sites for Surface Navy testing, training, and support of deployed surface combat systems, advanced systems under development, warfare systems integration, interoperability, and at-sea testing and exercises. With more than 400 military, civilian and contractor personnel, SCSC provides live integrated warfare systems in a maritime environment for fleet operations, testing, evaluation, training and research and development. 

Agriculture & Food Processing

Eastern Shore Hub 

Located just north of the Accomack County Industrial Business Park, the Eastern Shore Hub (formerly the Robert S. Bloxom Agricultural Complex) is a state-of-the-art facility designed to support the region’s aquaculture and agriculture industries. With cold storage, blast freezers, high-volume ice production, and tenant bays, the Eastern Shore Hub offers turnkey infrastructure for processing, packaging, and distributing farm-raised and wild-caught seafood. Its prime location near U.S. Route 13 helps businesses scale quickly without major capital investment. By facilitating agribusiness innovation through research, training, and development resources, the Eastern Shore Hub connects Eastern Shore producers and markets across the East Coast.

Virginia Tech Agricultural Research and Extension Center 

Located in the heart of Virginia’s top vegetable-producing region, the Virginia Tech Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) supports innovation in commercial crop production. With over 25 crops grown annually for research, the center provides cutting-edge applied science tailored to the needs of local growers. Work done at AREC ensures long-term sustainability and productivity for agriculture-based businesses on the Eastern Shore. AREC’s partnerships, research, and resources accelerate agribusinesses seeking growth, innovation, and an edge in the marketplace. 

Marine Science & Aquaculture

William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory

Located in Accomack County, William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Eastern Shore Laboratory (ESL) is a world-class resource in the areas of coastal research, education, and workforce development. The ESL supports studies in coastal ecology and aquaculture, with access to coastal habitats and an extensive seawater laboratory. Internationally recognized for its shellfish research, the ESL contributes to sustainable aquaculture and marine resource innovation. As a valuable regional asset, ESL pioneers thought leadership in environmental science and provides opportunities for collaboration, training, and economic development.

Education

The Aerospace Academy of the Eastern Shore (AAES)

The Aerospace Academy of the Eastern Shore (AAES) is a College Partnership Lab School for students interested in aerospace-specific courses in engineering and data sciences throughout high school. The Aerospace Academy of the Eastern Shore (AAES), represents an innovative collaboration between Accomack County Public Schools (ACPS) and Northampton County Public Schools (NCPS), in partnership with Old Dominion University (ODU). Through this partnership, the AAES provides high school and dual-enrollment courses as part of the Eastern Shore Lab School, accessible virtually through a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning to support students in their home schools. 

Eastern Shore Community College

Eastern Shore Community College is a key workforce development partner in Accomack County. Located next to the park, ESCC provides customized, cost-effective training tailored to the real-world needs of local employers. Through hands-on instruction, access to statewide training networks, and programs like the Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP), ESCC helps businesses enhance productivity, recruit talent, and stay competitive. Their deep ties to industry, education, and local government ensure a responsive, high-quality training pipeline that supports long-term economic growth on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.