Provides information about land use and community planning for the City of Charlottesville.

Developing and implementing the county’s economic development program, the EDA also has the authority to borrow money, issue bonds, and buy and sell land on behalf of the county to support economic development projects.

The Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity promotes economic growth by helping Virginia businesses prosper. Programs and services include: access to capital, small business counseling, and information for small businesses. Visit the website for more business resource information.

Provides a membership organization dedicated to the united interest of the Lexington and Rockbridge County business communities. The Chamber advances the economic, industrial, professional, cultural, and civic welfare of the cities of Lexington, Buena Vista and the county of Rockbridge, encourages the existing businesses and industries, and aids new businesses in the area. Offers a varied range of seminars and programs to aid members. Membership fees based on company size. Offers a listing of Chamber members and their addresses.

Bring new businesses into the area and attempt to retain current businesses. Assist with expansions. Deal with industry and manufacturing. Oversee tourism in the City of Lynchburg.

An advocate for our member businesses and serve as a marketing cooperative for each member

Bring new businesses into the area and attempt to retain current businesses. Assist with expansions. Deal with industry and manufacturing.

Organized to advance the economic, industrial, agricultural, professional, cultural, civic, and tourism interests in the County of Floyd. Encourages the growth of existing industries and businesses while giving appropriate assistance to new firms or individuals seeking information or locating in our area.

Provides existing and prospective small businesses with counseling, training and specialized services concerning the formation, financing, management and operation of small businesses.

The FCEDA promotes Fairfax County as a business center and offers an array of services and information to assist new, expanding and relocating companies and organizations, whether domestic or international.

Provides a membership organization dedicated to the united interests of the Bath County business community. The Chamber advances the economic, industrial, professional, cultural and civic welfare of Bath County, encourages the existing businesses and industries, and aids new businesses in the county. Offers a varied range of seminars and programs to aid its members. Also offers a listing of Chamber members and their addresses.

Provides a membership organization dedicated to the united interests of Shenandoah County business community. The Chamber advances the economic, industrial, professional, cultural, and civic welfare of Shenandoah County. Encourages the existing businesses and industries and aids new businesses in the area. Offers a varied range of seminars and programs to aid members. Membership fees based on company size.

Capital formation; networking assistance; business planning; federal procurement assistance; government financing.

The Chamber promotes regional business by providing referrals and connections and influencing public policy to benefit all businesses. Fosters growth by offering relevant programs and events designed to address business needs, solve business problems and increase opportunities.

Tourism Marketing and Public Relations office a division of Economic Development. Operates the Cities State Certified Visitor Center open 360 days a year Mon-Sun 9am-5pm. Visit the web site for a full list of amenities.

Work closely with industry professionals, local businesses, education institutions, and government partners to help business community in starting, growing, and locating their businesses.

Department of Economic Development acts as a liaison to forge partnerships between business and government in Roanoke. Staff is comprised of economic development professionals whose core functions include: Business retention and expansion including a variety of incentives and programs Engaging the community to both enhance and attract a creative and innovative workforce Liason with other organizations engaged in workforce development and training Entrepreneurial development Facilitation of commercial and industrial development through business attraction Support to the Economic Development Authority and Roanoke Arts Commission

A business resource center committed to the growth and development of beginning or expanding businesses. Our 10,000 square foot facility offers a diverse range of facilities from single offices to light manufacturing areas. The benefits received from operating a business within the incubator are shared secretarial services, fax, copy machine, conference facilities, employee lounges, and computer lab for your training needs.

Exists for the purpose of advancing and publicizing the commercial, industrial, agricultural, civic, tourism, and general business interests of Wise County and the City of Norton.

Provides programs to assist in agricultural development and to assist the farming community. Programs include: aqua-culture, biotechnology, conservation, cooperatives, crop insurance, crop and livestock production, disaster assistance, energy, healthy forest initiative, farm loans and marketing assistance. Administers the Farm Service Agency, Food Safety Inspection Service, Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Agricultural Marketing Services, Foreign Agriculture Service Import/Export Programs, and Rural Development Business Programs, Loans, Grants.

Helps to market Nelson County as a destination for tourism and meetings, and thereby increase the economic base of Nelson County.

The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) is tasked with improving Halifax County, Virginia through increased employment and economic growth. The IDA attracts and cultivates business and industry through a comprehensive network of partners and community assets.

Provides an agency to advance the economic, industrial, professional, cultural, and civic welfare of Luray and Page County. Encourages the existing businesses, and industries; aids new businesses in the area.

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia that engages the resources of Virginia Tech, Danville Community College, Averett University and other partners. Its main goal is to diversify, transform and grow the economy of Southern Virginia.

Generates increased tourism sales, tourism industry employment, and local tax revenues.