Snack-sized workshops. Full-sized impact.
Facts & Snacks is a monthly small business workshop series designed to give you actionable insights, fresh ideas, and a chance to connect with other local entrepreneurs—all over light snacks and great conversation.
Browse upcoming sessions, register for events, and explore our library of past workshops you can revisit anytime.
Upcoming Workshops
March 11, 2026
Expand Your Home Based Food Business
When: Wednesday, March 11th
Where: Economic Development Office
Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm
Hope Lawrence, founder of the award-winning Hudson Henry Baking Company, joins us to lead this workshop on expanding your home-based food business. With firsthand experience growing a small food brand into a nationally sold product, Hope now helps food entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level.
April 7, 2026
Finances for Small Business
When: Tuesday, April 7th
Where: Economic Development Office
Time: 12:30pm-2:00pm
Join Christine Caldwell with Community Investment Collaboration as we walk through finance topics important to the success of all small businesses.
Find recordings of previous workshops below.
July 2024 – SWaM Certification
August 2024 – Be IRS Prepared
September 2024 – Getting Grants for Your Small Business
October 2024 – How to Become an In-Demand Brand
December 2024 – Get Ready for Tax Reporting
January 2025 – Local Resource Panel & Networking
February 2025 – Doing Business with UVA
February 2025 – Build Your Marketing Playbook
June 2025 – Financial Nuts & Bolts
August 2025 – AI for Small Businesses – Work Smarter, Not Harder
September 2025 – Hiring Your First Employee
October 2025 – Navigating Grants for Your Small Business
October 2025 – Keeping Up with Digital Marketing
November 2025 – Business Loan Readiness
November 2025 – Turn Your Hobby Into A Business
Brand New Event
May 6, 2026
C3 Prep: Starting Your Business
When: Wednesday, May 6th
Where: Economic Development Office
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
C3 Prep: Starting Your Business is a pre-conference Facts & Snacks workshop designed for brand new and early-stage businesses. This session will walk participants through key business basics, helping you make sure your foundation is solid before diving into Culpeper County Conference sessions. Whether you’re still in the idea phase or just getting started, this workshop will help you feel more confident, prepared, and ready to get the most out of C3.
Interested in additional
small business workshops?
Culpeper County Conference (C3): Business Breakouts is our signature half-day event to help local businesses grow, market smarter, and operate more efficiently.
The 4th annual Culpeper County Conference will be held Tuesday, May 12th from 8:30am – 1:30pm, and is free for all to attend.
Individual session topics for the 2026 event will be announced soon. Find information on last year’s event, topics, and speakers on our C3 page.
Contact Us
Culpeper Department of Economic Development
803 South Main Street
Culpeper, VA 22701
540.423.4432
