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Capital formation; networking assistance; business planning; federal procurement assistance; government financing.

Provides professional planning and technical resources, a concerted approach to regional cooperation, planning assistance with program delivery, and a forum for the interaction of appointed and elected local government officials and citizens members.

Provides a membership organization dedicated to the united interests of the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County business communities. The Chamber advances the economic, industrial, professional, cultural and civic welfare of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, encourages the existing businesses and industries, and aids new businesses in the area. Offers a wide range of seminars and programs to assist its members develop a thriving business community. Membership fees based on company size. Offers a listing of Chamber members and their addresses.

An advocate for our member businesses and serve as a marketing cooperative for each member

Provides services that promote the orderly and efficient development of the physical, social and economic elements of PD7 by planning, encouraging and assisting governmental subdivisions to plan for the future. Also encourages and facilitates local government cooperation, in addressing on a regional basis, problems of greater than local significance. The Commission provides a variety of technical services to its member local governments including: planning, mapping, grant application assistance, and network meetings.

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia that engages the resources of Virginia Tech, Danville Community College, Averett University and other partners. Its main goal is to diversify, transform and grow the economy of Southern Virginia.

The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) is tasked with improving Halifax County, Virginia through increased employment and economic growth. The IDA attracts and cultivates business and industry through a comprehensive network of partners and community assets.

Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Association comprised of business and civic organizations working through collective action to promote responsible economic growth, and a positive business climate. The Alliance focuses on promoting entrepreneurial start-ups, business expansion and retention, and new job creation; advocacy; workforce development; connecting people and businesses; community, minority, and small business development; and the cultivation of local and regional leadership.

Reviews and develops plans that reflect the County's interest in the preservation of the environment, the provision of efficient public facilities and services, the provision of diverse housing opportunities, and the effective utilization of the area's land resources. Building Inspections also fall under Communtiy Developemnt.

Provides existing and prospective small businesses with counseling, training and specialized services concerning the formation, financing, management and operation of small businesses.

Provides programs to assist in agricultural development and to assist the farming community. Programs include: aqua-culture, biotechnology, conservation, cooperatives, crop insurance, crop and livestock production, disaster assistance, energy, healthy forest initiative, farm loans and marketing assistance. Administers the Farm Service Agency, Food Safety Inspection Service, Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Agricultural Marketing Services, Foreign Agriculture Service Import/Export Programs, and Rural Development Business Programs, Loans, Grants.

Provides information and promotes tourism through tourist information, group tour planning assistance, group tours and guide services.

Helps to market Nelson County as a destination for tourism and meetings, and thereby increase the economic base of Nelson County.

Bring new businesses into the area and attempt to retain current businesses. Assist with expansions. Deal with industry and manufacturing. Oversee tourism in the City of Lynchburg.

Department of Economic Development acts as a liaison to forge partnerships between business and government in Roanoke. Staff is comprised of economic development professionals whose core functions include: Business retention and expansion including a variety of incentives and programs Engaging the community to both enhance and attract a creative and innovative workforce Liason with other organizations engaged in workforce development and training Entrepreneurial development Facilitation of commercial and industrial development through business attraction Support to the Economic Development Authority and Roanoke Arts Commission

Provides a forum for regional operations in the Planning District 10 locality. As a State Data Center, offers information and statistics on demography and economic trends. Regional planning activities include the Long Range Transportation Plan, the Rural Long Range Plan, the Solid Waste Management Plan, the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the Consolidated Plan for housing. Virginia Relay Users: Dial 711

Provides an agency dedicated to the united interests of the community by advancing the economic, industrial, professional, cultural and civic welfare of the community. Encourages existing businesses and industries and aids new businesses in the area. The Chamber offers a varied range of seminars and programs to aid its members. Membership fees based on company size. An annual listing of Chamber members and their addresses is available. When relocating to a new area, the local Chamber of Commerce is a good place to request community information. For Tourist Information, please call: (800)282-8223

Generates increased tourism sales, tourism industry employment, and local tax revenues.

Serves as staff to the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals and the public, with respect to land use planning and development. Major responsibilities include planning, zoning, subdivision, building, permitting, and Code and Ordinance enforcement. The Department consists of three functional divisions - the Planning Office, Zoning, Permitting and Inspections Office, and the Environmental Office of the County Soil Scientist.

Provides a membership organization dedicated to the united interest of Highland County business community. The Chamber advances the economic industrial, professional, cultural and civic welfare of Highland County.

Provides local information to visitors to the area, and answers all phone and mail inquiries, and directs visitors to local attractions.

Provides a membership organization dedicated to the united interest of the Lexington and Rockbridge County business communities. The Chamber advances the economic, industrial, professional, cultural, and civic welfare of the cities of Lexington, Buena Vista and the county of Rockbridge, encourages the existing businesses and industries, and aids new businesses in the area. Offers a varied range of seminars and programs to aid members. Membership fees based on company size. Offers a listing of Chamber members and their addresses.

The Department of Community Development is committed to offering professional and courteous customer service while striving for and promoting sound planning, engineering, and building practices, and, together with the community, works to provide a more desirable, livable, safe, and enduring built environment. The Planning and Zoning Division promotes development through the Comprehensive Plan and the application of zoning and subdivision regulations. The Engineering division provides professional services in engineering, surveying, and site plan review. The Building Division enforces the Building Code and provides building permits and inspections. Residents and visitors may pursue services by phone or the City’s website prior to visiting a facility. The Department of Community Development serves the community both in person and through the use of electronic services.

Work closely with industry professionals, local businesses, education institutions, and government partners to help business community in starting, growing, and locating their businesses.

The Leesburg Economic Development Department works with business and community stakeholders to attract, retain and grow businesses in the Town of Leesburg.