Check out the 2017 Grow Waynesboro business plan competition and start-up grants program. Learn about our entreprenuers and how Waynesboro supports small business start-ups. For more information, click here.
SMALL BUSINESS LOANS
Waynesboro Economic Development Authority Revolving Loan Fund
- Short term low interest loans: 3% for up to 3 years with a maximum of $15,000
Waynesboro Community Development Block Grant
- Small businesses in the downtown program area are eligible for loans
Staunton Creative Community Fund
- Offers financing, business plan development and training
WORKFORCE TRAINING AND BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
Shenandoah Valley Partnership training database
- Searchable database of regional providers of workforce training
Workforce Investment Board Programs
- Grants for employees and employers for training
Small Business Development Center
- Offers business plan development, advice and training classes
Staunton Creative Community Fund
- Offers financing, business plan development and training
GEOGRAPHIC ZONES PROVIDE SPECIAL INCENTIVES
Enterprise Zone
- Apply for state grants for capital improvements and job creation
Tourism Development Zone
- Tax reimbursement, training and marketing support for select businesses
Foreign Trade Zone
- If you import/export and manufacture goods, you may be eligible for tax or customs duties savings
HUB Zone
- Selling to federal government? Receive special consideration with a business located within the HUB Zone
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