Culpeper Economic Development

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Equinix

Digital
Infrastructure

Culpeper County is in the neighborhood of the largest concentration of data centers in the world. Diverse fiber selection, existing data center professionals and unmatched trades personnel training are reasons why this industry is growing in Culpeper.

Light and Advanced Manufacturing

Culpeper County has a history of working with its hands. With programs available at the technical education center and community college, we are ready for a 21st century hands-on industry to grow in the Culpeper market.

Suppliers and
Supply Chain

Culpeper County looks to compliment current industries to strengthen and shorten supply chain. With businesses working in collaboration or serving customers within the region, companies will encounter less disruption and extend certainty.

Leafy greens

Indoor
Agriculture (CEA)

Agriculture has been a pillar in Culpeper County’s economy throughout its history, and currently leads the state with the largest concentration of indoor ag throughout Virginia. We look to extend this lead with advancing technology.

Available Properties
Retail Properties
Data Dashboard

Culpeper Tech Zone

Aerial of Culpeper Tech Zone

The Culpeper Tech Zone is the premier cluster development of data center campuses. The 950-acre zone encompasses eight campuses, specialized education center, community college and public utilities.​

Culpeper Tech Zone

"I was raised in Culpeper and now have the enjoyment of raising my own children and running my business here. Culpeper is ag-friendly and plays a vital role in our company’s success due to its close proximity to major highways and availability of hard-working, talented labor."

BEN VAN WINGERDEN

Owner, ColorOrchids

"Bingham and Taylor has been in business for nearly 170 years, and is proud to call Culpeper our corporate home for the past 70 years. We have enjoyed much support from the local community as well as the many businesses that have provided us with great employees and service. Culpeper has been a great place to have a business!”

PAUL PEREIRA

Executive VP / General Manager, Bingham and Taylor

"Our company invested in the area because we felt that “Culpeper Works.” We felt that the community supported business, the local businesses supported community needs, and that the people living here wanted to work, to get up each day and come to work. Twenty five years ago we were right and now we are proud to be a part of the Culpeper Works community."

ED DALRYMPLE, JR.

President of Chemung Contracting Corp., Dalrymple Holding Corp. and Cedar Mountain Stone

Be A
Culpeper Local

Be A Culpeper Local is the department’s small business outreach program, offering support for small businesses. The program also raises awareness on the community benefits of shopping locally.

Work
In Culpeper

WorkInCulpeper.com offers a comprehensive pathway for businesses to hire employees from Culpeper County, connecting residents to available entry-level job opportunities.

Choose
Culpeper Farms

Choose Culpeper Farms highlights farms, their products, and services to the community and connects residents to agriculture organizations. The program also offers support to our ag operations.

Culpeper Harvest Days Farm Tour

The Culpeper Harvest Day Farm Tour is an annual event that allows residents and visitors to interact with and learn from a variety of farms in Culpeper County.

News and Updates

Experience Culpeper Downtown’s 2025 Can’t Miss Events with Culpeper Renaissance, Inc.

Culpeper, VA - It’s a new year and Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. (CRI) could not be more excited to roll out the 2025 Calendar of Events for Culpeper Downtown! Look forward to fun and festive annual events in the new year such as the Culpeper Downtown Carnival, a...
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Culpeper County’s Department of Economic Development Wins Prestigious Top Projects Award

CULPEPER, VA — The Virginia Economic Development Association (VEDA) has honored the Culpeper County Department of Economic Development with a "Top Projects" award for their innovative workforce database, Work In Culpeper (WinC). Launched earlier this year, WinC serves...
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Crafting Culpeper’s Favorites – Steak N’ Cheese Please

At Steak N’ Cheese Please, the motto is simple: make your Steak N’ Cheese the way you want it. This casual sandwich shop takes pride in crafting every sandwich to order, so you can enjoy your meal exactly to your taste. Whether you’re craving a classic steak and...
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The Culpeper Downtown Winter Farmers Market Returns!

Culpeper, VA - The Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market is excited to return to Culpeper Downtown for the first three Saturdays in December, showcasing your favorite local vendors at the annual Winter Market! Located at the East Davis Street parking lot, close to the best...
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Winona Pritts wins Young Professional of the Year.

Pritts Honored as Young Professional of the Year by the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce

Culpeper, VA – The Culpeper County Department of Economic Development proudly announces that Winona Pritts, Business Development Manager, has been named the 2024 Young Professional of the Year by the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce. This award celebrates Pritts’...
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