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
Data Dashboard

Culpeper By Air

The Culpeper Regional Airport (CJR), open since 1969, provides easy access to the cosmopolitan while maintaining the charms of a small town. The Culpeper Regional Airport is home to the Culpeper Airfest, the best little airshow in the east, and NATA Formation Clinics twice a year!

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"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

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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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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Bringing nature home: Wild Birds Unlimited

Wild Birds Unlimited is more than just a store; it’s a gateway to connecting with nature right in your own backyard. Specializing in backyard bird feeding and nature products, this Culpeper shop has become the go-to destination for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers...
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Jewell Tone Music & Art: Expanding Creativity and Community in Culpeper

Jewell Tone Music & Art has been a creative hub in Culpeper for over a decade, offering music lessons, art classes, and engaging community programs. With a passion for fostering creativity and helping students of all ages unlock their artistic potential, Jewell Tone...
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Growing Together: The Family Behind Anchor Mere Farm

Anchor Mere Farm has deep roots in Culpeper, Virginia, with a history that spans over 80 years. Owned and operated by father-daughter duo Dwayne and Kelly, along with their respective spouses Olive and Ted, the family farms just under 500 acres and is committed to......
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27th annual Culpeper Farm Tour announced

Culpeper, VA – The Culpeper County Economic Development Office is excited to announce the 27th annual Culpeper Harvest Days Farm Tour, set to take place on Saturday, September 21st, and Sunday, September 22nd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This beloved event...
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Culpeper County Economic Development Receives two 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Awards, Nominated for Top Award

Culpeper, VA – Culpeper County Department of Economic Development won two Excellence in Economic Development Awards from the International Economic Development Council. ChooseCulpeperFarms.com was awarded Gold in Specialty Website while Be A Culpeper Local Week won...
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Chapman’s Towing & Recovery: A Community-Driven Small Business

Meet Ryan Chapman, owner of Chapman’s Towing & Recovery, LLC—a local 24/7 roadside service provider that has been serving Culpeper and surrounding areas of Central Virginia since 2018. Born and raised in Culpeper, Ryan's deep-rooted sense of community is the driving...
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Be A Culpeper Local Week Celebrates Success with Record Participation and Community Support

Culpeper, VA – Be A Culpeper Local Week, now in its third year, once again brought the community together to show unwavering support for Culpeper's small businesses. Held from August 3-11, 2024, this annual event highlighted the unique charm that local businesses...
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Belmont Farm Distillery: Crafting Tradition and Flavor in Culpeper

In Culpeper, Virginia, Belmont Farm Distillery isn't just making whiskey—it's making history. Founded by Chuck and Jeanette Miller in 1988, this family-run operation was the first of its kind in the United States, navigating the complex regulations to legally sell...
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