Established in 2019, this bi-annual


12-week course provides business development education and mentorships, guiding participants through the process of launching or expanding their businesses. If your business idea qualifies you to pitch, you could be in the running to win funding from the $30,000 in business investment grants. Culpeper Competes was spearheaded


by Director of Culpeper Tourism and Town Economic Development Paige Read, in partnership with the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center. Te Business Essential Training courses provide detailed information on understanding your customers, pricing, launch preparation and so much more. While the education alone makes this


workshop invaluable, connections that are made with other business owners can last a lifetime. All participants are learning from each other as they grow in their understanding of how to strengthen their businesses. Six businesses that participated in the previous year’s cohort had ribbon cuttings


The Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) Class of 2024.


in 2024. Past winners include Graze to Griddle, Culpeper Cheese Company, Libertas Integrative Health, Jimni, and 101


CHRISTINE CALDWELL


Latino Multiservice, LLC. For more information, visit cvsbdc.org/


culpeper-competes.


Helping you navigate through life transitions and important life events.


Regardless of your age or income level, a personalized financial plan can help you meet your goals, stay on track, and prepare for retirement.


David G. Dunwody, Managing Director (434) 245-1548 • (540) 718-7212 ddunwody@investdavenport.com www.investdavenport.com/dave-dunwody


600 E. Water St., Ste. A | Charlottesville, VA 22902


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