Getting Started

The Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce is a great place to begin when thinking about starting a business or relocating an existing business.  As a Chamber member you will have opportunities to learn, network and advertise that aren’t available to non-members and it will give yourself a leg up on the competition!

In addition to the information supplied by the Chamber office, the following contact information will be helpful in your start-up process:

The Town of Culpeper
Your contact for licensing and permit information is the

Town Clerk
400 S. Main Street
Culpeper

(540) 829-8240

Forms are available online at

Town of Culpeper, VA Clerk’s Office – Forms

The County of Culpeper
Information on building occupancy and inspection permits may be obtained through the

Building Department
302 N. Main Street
Culpeper

(540) 727-3405

Forms are available online at Building Department Forms

Community Investment Collaborative and Central Virginia Small Business Development Center provide assistance to new and established small businesses through one-on-one counseling, business mentoring & seminars.

Call (540) 727-0638 or visit www.cvsbdc.org for more information.

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
offers seminars and face-to-face counseling to prepare people for successful careers in the business world.

Call (434) 295-6712 or visit Central Virginia SCORE for more information.

Resources

• Wage & Hour Compliance Assistance Toolkits and for both employers and employees
• Interactive Digital Reference Guide to the FLSA
• Employer.gov is a link with resources for Employers.

Other helpful links:

www.business.virginia.gov

visitculpeperva.com