Be A Culpeper Local

10/22/2026

✨ November Facts & Snacks
Where's My Profit? Know Your Costs. Price for Profit.

Growing sales doesn't always mean growing profits. Are you pricing your products or services to make sure your business is actually making money?

Join us for our next free Facts & Snacks workshop to learn how to:
✅ Identify the true costs of doing business
✅ Research and set prices that support your financial goals
✅ Better understand where your money goes
✅ Make smarter pricing decisions to improve profitability

📅 Tuesday, November 17
⏰ 11:30 AM
📍 Economic Development Center

This interactive workshop will help you take a closer look at your business finances and learn how to keep more of what you earn!

🔗 Register today: https://www.beaculpeperlocal.com/tools/facts/

10/19/2026

NEW! Evening Small Business Advising Hours!

Can't get away from your business during the day? We've got you covered!

We're excited to share that Ned, our local Small Business Development Center - CV SBDC advisor, is now offering evening advising appointments on Tuesdays from 4–6 PM through the end of November!

Whether you're thinking about starting a business, looking to grow, or navigating challenges in your current operations, SBDC advising is a FREE resource available to help you succeed.

📅 Tuesdays through November | 4–6 PM
📍 Culpeper Economic Development Office, 803 S. Main Street
🔗 Schedule your appointment: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/reg.aspx?mode=counsel¢er=46020&subloc=0

Take advantage of these extended hours and connect with a local advisor who can help you take the next step in your business journey!

10/13/2026

Starting a business comes with a lot of questions, and even established business owners encounter things they may need a little guidance on.

We've created a collection of FREE downloadable resource guides to help Culpeper entrepreneurs and business owners navigate everything from getting started and understanding contracts to protecting their business and planning for the future.

For those just getting started, our website also walks you through the steps of opening a business in Culpeper, with direct links to trusted federal, state, and local resources to help you along the way.

All five guides are available to view or download anytime on our Get Started page!

🔗 https://www.beaculpeperlocal.com/tools/start/

10/02/2026

You need more customers but where should you actually be focusing your efforts?

Marketing? Prospecting? Sales? While they all play a role in growing your customer base, they aren’t the same and knowing where your business needs to focus can make a big difference.

Join us for our next Facts & Snacks: I Need More Customers! Is It Marketing, Prospecting, or Sales?

📅 Tuesday, October 6
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM
📍 Culpeper County Economic Development Office
🥪 Free to attend + lunch provided!

During this interactive session, you’ll learn how marketing, prospecting, and sales work together, identify where your business may be missing opportunities, and get a clearer picture of where to focus your time, energy, and resources to grow your customer base.

Register today: https://www.beaculpeperlocal.com/tools/facts/

09/22/2026

A strong brand is more than a logo—it’s how customers recognize, remember, and experience your business.

In next week's Facts & Snacks session, learn the building blocks of a strong brand and how to create a brand toolkit that keeps your business consistent and recognizable. We’ll break down the difference between branding and marketing, explore brand archetypes and reputation, and discuss practical do’s and don’ts for building a brand that connects with your customers.

Whether you’re developing a new brand or refining an existing one, you’ll leave with a better understanding of the tools that help define your business, communicate its value, and build a lasting reputation.

Snack-sized workshops. Full-sized impact. Facts & Snacks is a monthly small business workshop series designed to give you actionable insights, fresh ideas, and a chance to connect with other local entrepreneurs—all over light snacks and great conversation.Browse upcoming sessions, register for eve...

08/21/2026

New Resource Guides for Local Businesses!

Looking for helpful resources to support your business? We’ve added new Resource Guides to the Be A Culpeper Local website!

These downloadable guides bring together helpful information and resources for local businesses, all in one convenient place. Whether you’re starting a business, looking for support, or simply want to explore what’s available in our community, these guides are a great place to start.

👉 Check out our step-by-step roadmap for starting your business and our new Resource Guides: https://www.beaculpeperlocal.com/tools/start/

08/13/2026

Our Fall Facts & Snacks sessions are here!
We're kicking things off with making marketing more manageable!

Not sure where to focus your marketing efforts or feel like you’re doing a little bit of everything without a clear plan?

Join us for our next Facts & Snacks workshop: Marketing Plan Workshop on Tuesday, August 18 at 12:00 PM!

In just one hour, you’ll learn how to:
✨ Identify your ideal customer
✨ Set clear marketing goals
✨ Choose the right marketing channels for your business
✨ Create a marketing approach that is manageable for you and supports your business growth

Whether you’re just getting started or need to bring some focus to your existing marketing efforts, this workshop will give you practical tools to help you attract the right customers and market your business with more intention.

Tuesday, August 18
12:00 - 1:30 PM
Economic Development Center - 803 S. Main Street
Register today: https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/events/marketing-plan-workshop-1760-100

Come grab lunch, learn something useful, and leave with a clearer direction for your marketing!

08/10/2026

✨ That's a wrap on the 5th Annual Be A Culpeper Local Week! ✨

What a week! Thank you to everyone who shopped, dined, explored, discovered, and supported local during this year's Be A Culpeper Local Week.

For five years, this event has been a celebration of the small businesses that make Culpeper such a special place to live and work and this year was no exception. ❤️

A HUGE thank you to the 55+ local businesses who participated this year. From longtime favorites to businesses you may have discovered for the first time, your participation helped make this year's celebration so much fun.

And to everyone who picked up a punch card, explored the new digital passport, collected their stamps, took advantage of special offers, or simply stopped into a local business to show your support: thank you! Your choices make a difference.

We hope Be A Culpeper Local Week introduced you to a few new favorites, gave you a reason to revisit some old ones, and reminded you just how much there is to discover right here at home.

While the week may be over, shopping local doesn't have to be. Keep showing up for the businesses that make our community unique, all year long.

Thank you, Culpeper, for making five years of Be A Culpeper Local Week so special. 💙

08/09/2026

✨ Meet Your Local: N Style Fashion Gallery

For women who love fashion with a little something extra, N'Style Fashion Gallery offers a carefully selected collection of designer fashions and accessories.

N'Style brings together sophisticated styles for discerning women, with an experienced and professional team ready to help customers find pieces that fit their individual style.

Whether you're looking for something special for an upcoming occasion or simply ready to refresh your wardrobe, stop in and see what's new.

Discover your next favorite look and experience the personal service that makes shopping local so special.

08/09/2026

✨ Meet Your Local: Doggy Clipps - Salon & Mobile Grooming

Keeping Culpeper's pets looking, and feeling, their best is what Doggy Clipps does best!

This locally owned business serves pets and their families through both their storefront salon and fully equipped mobile grooming salons, bringing professional grooming services wherever they're needed.

But for the team at Doggy Clipps, it's about more than grooming. They love being part of the Culpeper community and are grateful for the trust local families place in them to care for their four-legged family members.

Stop in, meet the team, and support the local business helping Culpeper's pets look and feel their best!