Virginia Business Announces 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia
Published on June 08, 2026
Prince Edward County Earns Repeat Recognition
Farmville, VA. For the second consecutive year, Prince Edward County has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia, reflecting the County’s continued commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture, supporting employee growth, and delivering high-quality public service to the community.
“I am proud that Prince Edward County has once again been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia,” said Douglas P. Stanley, County Administrator. “Being recognized for a second consecutive year speaks to the professionalism and commitment of our employees, who work every day to provide quality services and support to our residents and community.”
Virginia Business named Prince Edward County as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in the medium-sized employer category with between 100-249 employees. These awards are held in partnership with Best Companies Group, which managed the overall registration and survey process and also analyzed the data and used their expertise to determine the final rankings.
Best Places to Work in Virginia identifies, recognizes and honors the best places of employment in Virginia in three categories: small employer (15-99 employees), medium employer (100-249) and large employer (250 or more). To be considered, companies must be a publicly or privately held business; be a for-profit or not-for-profit business or government entity; have a facility in the state of Virginia; have at least 15 full- or part-time employees working in Virginia; and be in business a minimum of one year. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process and also analyzed the data and used their expertise to determine the final rankings.
There were two parts used to determine the rankings. The first consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices and demographics, worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience, which consisted of 75% of the total. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking.
“The Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors understands that strong local government starts with dedicated employees and a workplace culture that values teamwork, respect, and public service,” Stanley said. “We appreciate this recognition from Virginia Business and, more importantly, the efforts of our staff members who help move our community forward each day. We remain committed to building an organization that continues to attract and retain talented individuals in service to Prince Edward County.”
"The 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia know what it takes to create a workplace that results in teamwork and excellence. They put their employees’ welfare first, creating a positive environment for all,” said Richard Foster, associate publisher of Virginia Business. “We at Virginia Business are pleased to join with Best Companies Group in recognizing these outstanding organizations.”
For a complete listing of winners and additional information about “Best Places to Work in Virginia, please visit https://virginiabusiness.com/event/best-places-to-work-for-in-virginia/
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About Prince Edward County
In 1754, Prince Edward County was founded in southern Virginia. Today, it stands as the crossroads of the closing days of the American Civil War and the birthplace of America’s fight for civil rights in education. Home to 22,000 citizens, the County offers a rural, progressive lifestyle, two institutions of higher education, a vibrant arts and cultural community, a flourishing downtown shopping district, and a rich abundance of college athletics and outdoor recreational offerings. Find out more: visit the Prince Edward County website or follow Prince Edward County on Facebook @PrinceEdwardCo and on YouTube.
About Virginia Business
Virginia Business is the only publication in Virginia dedicated to covering economic activity in every sector and region of the commonwealth. The magazine has established a reputation as a must-read for those who want to stay abreast of commercial events in Virginia and attracts a diverse group of readers, including business leaders who hold managerial and financial positions and fill a host of C-suite positions. Virginia Business hosts several annual events to recognize excellence and provide leadership opportunities and facilitates thoughtful discussion with market leaders through its webinar series. Its Digital Marketing Solutions helps customers with social media, search engine marketing and optimization, retargeting, email marketing and more. Virginia Business is part of BridgeTower Media, the leading provider of B2B information, research, events and marketing solutions across more than 25 U.S. markets and industries. For more information, visit VirginiaBusiness.com.
About Best Companies Group
Since 2004, Best Companies Group has been dedicated to identifying and celebrating top workplaces. With expertise in employee engagement, they’ve helped over 10,000 organizations enhance the employee experience, boosting engagement, productivity, innovation and retention. A leader in engagement insights, Best Companies Group ranks thousands of companies annually using rigorous, research-based methodology. Their services include Ph.D.-designed engagement surveys, actionable insights, exclusive benchmarks and accessible consulting. Learn more at bestcompaniesgroup.com.
Photo Identification: (left to right)
Doug Stanley, County Administrator; Harrison Jones, Board Chair; Cannon Watson, Vice Chair.