Historic Downtown Culpeper, Virginia
For Businesses
Business Enhancement Opportunities: Ensure a growing and stable commercial center in downtown.
Advertisement Opportunities: Marketing the traditional commercial district’s assets to customers, potential investors, new businesses, local citizens, and visitors.
Physical Downtown Environment: creating a downtown that is connected, adaptive, distinctive and inviting to attract multiple generations of entrepreneurs, residents and visitors.
For Prospective Businesses
10 steps to start your business
Starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions, and completing a series of legal activities. Click the following link to learn about each step: Small Business Administration (sba.gov)
I am interested in opening a business in downtown Culpeper. What lease space is available?
The Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. (CRI) office maintains a listing of available property in the historic district. Information will include contact names, phone numbers and a description of the properties. This information is also posted online under “Properties” on our website.
New Downtown Business Welcome Packet
Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. (CRI) is excited to help you through promotions, ribbon cutting events for new businesses, co-op advertising opportunities, listing in the Culpeper downtown shopping & dining guide, listing on the CRI website, etc. Services CRI provides to businesses within the CRI footprint are FREE.
Through our continued partnership with the Virginia Main Street Program, CRI is able to provide free façade renderings through grants made possible by Frazier Associates. If you are interested in changing the look of your building, please contact the CRI office for an application.
For more information on the services Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. provides please contact the CRI office at 540-825-4416 or criinfo@culpeperdowntown.com
Click Here for the Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. New Culpeper Downtown Business Welcome Packet
Where do I start?
Contact Town of Culpeper
Your contact for licensing and permit information is the Town Clerk
400 S. Main St.
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 829-8240
Forms are available online at www.culpeperva.gov
Click here for the Town of Culpeper’s Register Your Business in the Town of Culpeper Packet
Click here for the Culpeper Downtown Historic District Handbook
Contact Small Business Development Center – Culpeper Office
The SBDC supports local economic development by providing planning, management, technical, and other assistance to new and established small businesses. They offer free counseling, seminars, business plan assistance, etc. The SBDC office is located at 803 S. Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701. You may contact them at (540) 727-3410 Ext.7, or visit https://cvsbdc.org
Contact Culpeper Renaissance, Inc.
We are here to help you. Culpeper Renaissance Inc. maintains a database of properties available for lease or for sale, startup information packets and other services customized for your needs. Please see above for services available.
127 W. Davis Street
540-825-4416 www.culpeperdowntown.com
Contact County of Culpeper
Information on building occupancy and inspection permits required may be obtained through the Town & County Building Office at 302 N. Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701, (540) 727-3405 or visit https://web.culpepercounty.gov
Click here for the Northern Piedmont Microenterprise Loan Program
Contact Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce
The Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit, membership-driven organization comprised of over 550 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals. Our mission is to be the voice of the business community working to promote, build, and support the most effective climate for economic development.
629 Sperryville Pike
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 825-8628 https://culpeperchamber.com
Grants
Backing Small Businesses Grant Program Presented by American Express | Main Street America
Main Street America in partnership with American Express, the Backing Small Businesses grant program supports economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach. This year, eligible small business owners can apply for $10,000 grants for...
Culpeper Renaissance Inc. Announces Expansion of the Culpeper Downtown Façade, Interior, Sign & Awning Improvement Grant Program
Culpeper Renaissance Inc. (CRI) is increasing the annual budget and parameters of their incentive plan to support and revitalize the historic downtown corridor. Over the past 35 years, Culpeper Renaissance Inc. has assisted in the rejuvenation of downtown, as the...
American Express and Main Street America – Backing Small Businesses* Grant Program
Mark your calendars! The Backing Small Businesses grant program launches on Monday, March 20. In 2021, American Express and Main Street America created the grant program to help underrepresented small business owners recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. In its first...
Training Opportunites
Let’s Break to Educate: Let’s Search for Grants – Culpeper Small Business Development Center
Free In-Person Event April 24: 12pm - 1pm Learn how to identify and apply for grants for your small business. Economic Development Center 803 S. Main Street, Culpeper No RSVP needed. Feel free to bring your lunch. Looking for one-on-one small business assistance? The...
Small Business Resources – Main Street America
Main Street America is committed to providing tools, resources, and education for enhancing economic vitality and fostering entrepreneurship in historic neighborhoods and commercial districts. Click here for more information: Small Business Resources | Main Street...
Various Business Training Opportunities – Central Virginia Small Business Development Center – CV SBDC
CV SBDC is a team of business and technical experts available to listen, advise and assist entrepreneurs, confidentially and free of charge. CV SBDC is armed with a wealth of assets and a commitment to help small businesses achieve their business goals. The CVSBDC is...
Event Rental Space
CULPEPER CENTER
Opened in Summer 2013, Culpeper Center is a state-of-the-art banquet and conference facility providing a dazzling venue for weddings, business events, personal parties and receptions, meetings, and on-site lodging. We are committed to providing an upscale, total hospitality experience for our guests and welcome you to visit beautiful, downtown Culpeper, Virginia.
For More Information:
137 South Main Street
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 812-4919
www.culpepercenter.com
SEVEN ON DAVIS
Located in Downtown Culpeper, our venue is known for luxurious stays and exquisite events.
For More Information:
140 East Davis Street
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 219-1559
www.sevenondavis.com
ELEVATE
Elevate is a new co-working and community space located at 107B East Davis Street, right above Reigning Cats and Dogs. During the day, Elevate offers professionals of all kinds an inspiring space to work and collaborate. You can choose from several monthly memberships, or just drop in for the day. Work solo, have a private meeting, or plan your next training or workshop. Evenings and weekends, Elevate can host any type of community gathering - clubs, classes, networking events, parties and more!
For More Information:
107B East Davis Street
Culpeper, VA 22701
(571) 278-7182
www.elevateculpeper.com
THE REFINERY
Space available for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, birthday parties, baby showers, anniversary parties, corporate events, and small elopements.
The downtown space includes seating and tables for up to fifty guests, a built-in bar, three restrooms and a controlled climate.
For More Information:
120 West Culpeper Street
Culpeper, VA 22701
(540) 219-1559
www.therefineryat120.com
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Culpeper, VA 22701
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