Start Here

It is no easy feat starting a business. Culpeper County’s Economic Development Office has gathered resources to help you navigate the lifecycle. Click below to work through the process.

Plan Your Business

Every good business starts with a good plan. Aspiring entrepreneurs should start here to get their plan together.

Launch Your Business

The plan has come together and is ready for launch. Get ready, the countdown is on!

Manage Your Business

Already in business? Keeping the business steady requires constant monitoring. Learn how to manage your business.

Grow Your Business

You are stable and ready to grow? The resources below are items to consider as you look to grow your business.


Our Partners

Culpeper is special because of the many dedicated partners who work together to provide essential services, life-enhancing activities, and a wide range of opportunities that allow our residents to get out and about – and have some fun! A partial list of our partners can be found below.


Visit Culpeper Chamber of Commerce
Visit Central Virginia Small Business Development Center

Visit SCORE: Central VirginiaVisit Germanna Community College


Visit Town of Culpeper
Visit Culpeper Renaissance, Inc