Donation Request for Mad Cat's Night Out – July 24
Dear Culpeper! We are excited to be hosting Mad Cat's Night Out on July 24th from 6pm-8pm at the barn at Mountain View Winery, a fun-filled evening benefiting a great cause. The event will feature a silent auction, live music, raffles, and community fellowship, all while raising funds to support our mission. We are currently seeking donations from local businesses and community partners to help make the event a success. We would be grateful if your company would consider donating an item, gift basket,
CIC Seeks Final Applicants for Fall 2026 Culpeper-Orange Entrepreneur Workshop
CIC Seeks Final Applicants for Fall 2026 Culpeper-Orange Entrepreneur Workshop CULPEPER, Va. — July 2026 — Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) is making a final call for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to apply for the Fall 2026 Culpeper-Orange (COW) Entrepreneur Workshop, a comprehensive training program designed to help small business owners and entrepreneurs build, grow, and sustain successful ventures. With the application deadline approaching on July 3, 2026, CIC is encouraging community
Hydrant Flow Rate and Pressure Testing in northern area
June 25, 2026 Hydrant Flow Rate and Pressure Testing in northern area to include N. Main St., James Madison Hwy., Brandy Rd., Belle Ave., CCHS/CMS and area of Ira Hoffman The Town of Culpeper Public Works Department will be performing NFPA flow-rate and pressure testing on public hydrants continuing through Friday 7/10/26, weather permitting. Crews will be working from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A safety work zone will be in place during operations. Motorists are asked to pay attention to changing roadway
5th Anniversary of Be A Culpeper Local Week! - Business Registration now Open
5th Anniversary of Be A Culpeper Local Week!This August marks the 5th anniversary of Be A Culpeper Local Week!Launched in 2022 as a celebration of Culpeper small businesses, the event has grown into a 9 day, community celebration. Throughout the week, businesses are highlighted on the Be A Culpeper Local Facebook page, allowing residents to discover new businesses or re-introducing them to old favorites. Residents are encouraged to shop and support businesses while earning branded swag that shows their
Applications are now open for Culpeper Competes
Applications are now open for Culpeper Competes. This entrepreneurial development program provides participants with business education, mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to valuable business resources. Eligible businesses located within or planning to locate within the Town of Culpeper may also compete for up to $30,000 in business investment grants. Applications close August 7, 2026. For more information and to apply,
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Dr. Tashika Griffith releases First 100 Days at Germanna Report
MY FIRST 100 DAYS During my first 100 days as president of Germanna Community College, I had the privilege of meeting with students, faculty, staff, alumni, employers, and community partners across our region. These conversations deepened my appreciation for the people, values, and aspirations that make Germanna such a special place. Listening was my highest priority as I began this role. What I heard was clear: our students are ambitious, our employees are deeply committed to their success,
New Beginnings Outreach Center in need of new ''Crisis Car''
Heartbroken, but not defeated. Our "Crisis Car" is gone—and our neighbors need you Dear Friends and Supporters, On the evening of June 4, our hearts shattered. Our beloved “Crisis Car”—the literal lifeline of our day center and our unsheltered neighbors—was involved in a serious accident. While we are profoundly grateful that everyone involved is safe, the vehicle itself was completely totaled. It is unsalvageable. To anyone else, it was just a dented, high-mileage vehicle. But to the people we
Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Invites Community to Submit Award Nominations for 112th Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
The Culpeper Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its 112th Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet, to be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026. This annual celebration recognizes the people, businesses, and organizations that make a lasting impact in the Culpeper community. Anyone in the community may nominate. Chamber membership is not required to submit a nomination, be nominated, or receive an award. Nominations are currently being accepted in the following categories:Young ProfessionalSmall
How Small Businesses Are Seamlessly Linking In-Store Charm with Online Reach
When people think of small businesses, they usually imagine storefronts with handwritten signs and owners who know every customer by name. What gets overlooked is how often those same businesses are now juggling Instagram reels, customer email flows, and in-person loyalty cards all at once. The challenge isn’t choosing between digital and physical marketing anymore, it’s figuring out how to marry the two without losing the heartbeat of the brand. There’s something really compelling that happens when you
