Stafford Department of Economic Development
What's Next | February 2023 |
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As a business owner, choosing the right location for your business is essential because it can make or break your success. Stafford, Virginia offers many advantages to businesses. A tremendous advantage that is rare in this part of Virginia is that Stafford charges no BPOL Tax. |
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Stafford has many advantages that can help your business thrive. To name a few:
Stafford is part of the greater Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and, as a result of the new approach to remote working, Stafford offers an excellent location to live and work - Stafford schools are rated highly in the Commonwealth
- The County has a AAA bond rating from all three major rating agencies
Our office and our Economic Development Authority are always innovating and striving to offer resources to help your business grow. We were the first EDA to offer Covid-relief funds and, after that, launched the innovative Stafford Cares program by buying meal cards from local restaurants for distribution to families in need. Since Covid, our EDA has launched new financing programs designed to help small and innovative tech companies grow in Stafford.
The Stafford Advantage is real and adaptable to your business needs. Learn more about the Stafford Advantage in this month’s blog post and contact us to learn more about how we can help your business in Stafford. Sincerely, John Holden, Director
Economic Development & Tourism |
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Stafford County is proud of the robust, loyal, and philanthropic professionals and leaders who choose to do business in Stafford. This annual event celebrates the businesses of Stafford.
The Business Appreciation Reception theme celebrates 50 years of the Stafford County Economic Development Authority’s inception, honoring our businesses throughout the decades!
Awards will be presented to businesses who are nominated and selected for one of the following: Business of the Year Award, Innovation Award and the Donald H. Newlin Community Stewardship Award. Award Nominations open March 1, 2023. We encourage all to join, celebrate, and be recognized for your commitment and success in Stafford. Event registration is now open! |
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Entrepreneurship & Business Events |
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We are leading the way to build a stronger regional entrepreneurial community and “ecosystem” in the Stafford area. We strive to engage business leaders, seek out opportunities for new investments, foster talent development, and, most importantly, support the Stafford regional business community. Check out our upcoming events below, and don't forget to submit your business events to our events calendar here.
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Bagels and Business–Come Chat about Starting a New Business | February 16 | 7:30 AM | Virginia Smart Community Testbed
Stop in, grab a bagel and coffee, and chat with Jen Morgan, RIoT Virginia Program Lead, on questions you may have in starting a business, what tools are out there, how you can find these tools, programs, resources, and more! This is meant to be an open, drop in style event for those who are interested in starting a business, have an idea, or want to do something different. |
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RIoT Virginia Developer Day 2023 | March 7 | 9:00 AM | Germanna Community College, Fredericksburg Campus
Developer Day is a free full-day professional development event—featuring coding, building, learning, and a career fair. This event is geared towards those in the trenches, building IoT solutions in hardware, software and IT systems—but with multiple session tracks, so there’s something for everyone. |
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN STAFFORD |
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Black history is American history and we are here to help you experience the rich black history right in D.C.'s backyard. Visit the sites, uncover the stories, preserve the heritage, and discover Stafford County's legacy in African-American heritage. |
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Stafford County is a pro-business community with an ambitious ecosystem for entrepreneurs, rising cyber and tech investments, and a place with a number of hidden gems to visit. We strive to engage our business leaders, seek out opportunities for new investments, foster talent development. |
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