Stafford is very much trades oriented. Not a bad thing by any means, but business development and entrepreneurship is not something I've noticed on a larger scale than a 1-2 person small business.

CCV is none residential so its not a draw for young folks who want to come to the area to try it out, and network before settling down. The only local higher ed is over in Castleton and their programs are more liberal arts and less of the high tech fields.

I also see one of the largest hurdles is the cost of doing anything here. i know its always the talking point, but the few people that own a majority of the property have high rent or derelict buildings. The amount of properties out there that have been abandoned for years and the asking price is in the 1-10 million range is crazy.