Successful entrepreneurs are the backbone of our local economy. We recognize that operating a business at any stage can be a combination of opportunity and excitement. From development to maturity, we’re here to help with a variety of resources, including customized counseling, research, and comprehensive resources.

Entrepreneur Development

The City has partnered with experts in the area to assist entrepreneurs in the growth of existing business. If you are an existing business and need help getting to the next level in your growth plans, or just need help with a current troublesome situation, learn more about our assistance programs here. These programs are at little or no cost due to grants from GO Virginia and other partners.

Grow Waynesboro

Grow Waynesboro is our program dedicated to finding and funding entrepreneurs for Waynesboro.  On this website, you will find out how to turn your business dream into reality by tapping into expert training, a vast array of resources, and encouragement from current business owners.

Road Map

As you plan your business, there are many stops, considerations, and decisions along the way, but careful evaluation of each step will pay dividends with a successful business.  We have developed a detailed road map to help you explore opportunities and challenges without hitting any detours or road blocks.  Take a tour on our interactive map, print your own copy, or request a printed version complete with a list of resources.

Research

Business planning is about finding the right opportunities in the marketplace. This page provides competitive intelligence data to help you make smarter business decisions.  Finding out about your business and how it fits in the Waynesboro marketplace is critical to your success.  Discover industry trends, customer profile and location, nearby competition, and financial tools specific to your business or industry.

Partners

The table below provides a number of local, regional, and state resources that are available to assist you with your business.  Not sure where to start? Contact us and we can help guide you.

Questions

A brilliant business idea may begin with an inspiration. We’re here to help you move it forward into reality, with a step-by-step guide to creating a business plan, finding the ideal location, building a marketing strategy, connecting with your customers, identifying local business incentives, and obtaining business licenses and registration.  We’d love to provide in-person assistance to leverage all our resources and partners.  Please let us know how we can help you get started.

Area Resources