Staunton Economic Development

Recruits, develops, and supports Staunton businesses. The economic development office can provide information on local development incentives, city demographics, available property, and local business resources.

Staunton Downtown Development Association

Provides marketing, networking, and development assistance to downtown Staunton business.

Small Business Development Center

Provides free and confidential business counseling. Offices in Fishersville and Harrisonburg, VA.

Enterprise Development Group

Offers microloans to small businesses in Northern Virginia and can provide financing to start-up and expanding businesses outside of SCCF’s service area.

Service Corps of Retired Executives

Provides free and confidential business counseling nation wide. Closest Virginia offices are located in Waynesboro and Harrisonburg.

City of Harrisonburg Economic Development

Serving as an alternative to traditional loans, the City of Harrisonburg’s Business Loan Program provides access necessary funds, as many small businesses may not meet traditional loan requirements in the current economic climate.

Through strategic planning initiatives, economic development incentives, and outreach efforts to the business community, the Waynesboro Economic Development Office is here to help you start, grow, and expand your business. Our office will make your project a success through up-to-date demographic data, location assistance, and access to state and local financing options.

The Highland Center

The Highland Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to cultural and economic development in the Alleghany Highlands region of Virginia and West Virginia. They provide free business counseling to local entrepreneurs.