The Central Virginia Small Business Development Center is made up of a team of business and technical experts available to listen, advise and assist entrepreneurs; confidentially and free of charge. SBDC offers 1:1 assistance, connection to curated research, access to technical experts and professionals, and timely events and training. The Culpeper County Department of Economic Development brings SBDC resources to Culpeper County with a business advisor available for appointments in their office, conveniently located on Main Street.
People Inc. offers flexible loans and financial services designed to support business growth and drive economic development. As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), we are committed to creating opportunities for economically disadvantaged individuals to improve their lives, their families, and their communities. Connect with our Business Development & Lending Officer in the Culpeper office today to schedule your appointment and explore how we can help your business grow.
Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) is a mission-driven non-profit in Charlottesville, VA that’s empowering small business for big change. CIC’s mission is to strengthen the community and contribute to economic development by fueling the success of under-resourced entrepreneurs through education, mentoring, financing, and networking.
Central Virginia SCORE’s mission is to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education. SCORE mentors know what it’s like to be a small business owner. Their community of experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives are eager to help you start and grow your business. In addition to individual personalized meetings with mentors they offer live webinars, recorded webinars, local workshops, and online courses.
The Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, membership-driven organization representing around 500 members, including business enterprises, civic groups, educational institutions, and individuals. Our mission is to be the voice of the business community, promoting and supporting a thriving economic environment. Chamber membership boosts your business’s involvement, visibility, and credibility in the community, offering access to valuable networking opportunities, resources, and support for economic growth.
Since its designation in 1988, CRI has been a member of the Virginia Main Street program and a nationally accredited Main Steet America program. CRI works to foster a vibrant, welcoming, and walkable downtown Culpeper by promoting preservation-based economic development.
CRI’s mission focuses on:
- Creating a thriving, diverse commercial center
- Attracting visitors and residents to downtown as a destination
- Strengthening downtown’s unique sense of place
Signature events hosted by CRI include the Downtown Carnival, Hop N’Hog Block Party, Resturant Week, 3rd Thursday Concert Series, Farmers Market, Downtown Trick-or-Treating, Gnarly Culpeper Block Party, Small Business Saturday, and Downtown for the Season celebrations.
Keep Dollars in Culpeper’s Economy
- For every $100 spent in a local business, $48 stays and circulates in the community.
- Spending locally increases the character and value of your community.
- Buying locally creates local jobs and helps the environment.
Contact Us
Culpeper Department of Economic Development
803 South Main Street
Culpeper, VA 22701
540.423.4432
