About Culpeper Competes

To inspire economic development and job creation in Culpeper, the Town of Culpeper is proud to present Culpeper Competes in partnership with the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center. Culpeper Competes is designed to encourage and develop an entrepreneurial spirit through business development education and mentorships to guide participants through the process of launching or growing their business. 

Competitors will:

• Attend eight required business development courses, Wednesday nights 5:00pm-7:00pm ET
• Develop and submit a detailed business plan for scoring
• Meet with experienced advisors from Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)
• Pitch competition is in person at the Town’s Economic Development Center, 803 S. Main Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701

Culpeper Competes will award up to $30,000 in business investment grants for start-up and existing businesses looking to expand with additional job creation in the Town of Culpeper, Virginia.

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