Located on the Interstate-81 corridor in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Harrisonburg is the ideal location for businesses seeking to balance quality of life with a low cost of doing business. As a university town, Harrisonburg is a bustling city with a young, talented workforce and a supportive business environment.
National publications have recognized this unique combination of assets that Harrisonburg offers:
Ranked #2 for Lowest Cost of Business in Best Small Cities for Business – Forbes, 2019
Named 1 of the 10 Most Livable College Towns in America – Strategistico.com, 2022
#6 in America’s Favorite Towns – Travel & Leisure, 2016
Named one of America’s Top 10 Mountain Bike Towns – National Geographic Society, 2017
Ranked #1 in the Top Cities for Starting a Business in the U.S. – PennyGeeks.com, 2018
Named one of the 25 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. – Forbes, 2017
Ranked #7 out of 325 metro areas in Best Places for Millennials to Move – Reviews.org, 2019
Ranked #12 out of 325 metro areas in Best Places to Work in Manufacturing – SmartAsset, 2021
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INTRODUCING: Monty’s New Menu![]()
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In a nod to our formerly named Montpelier Restaurant, the name Monty’s is meant to evoke an upscale experience in the friendly environment for which we are known at Hotel Madison.![]()
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Stop in today to experience this delicious new menu!![]()
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**New program to grow our childcare providers in Harrisonburg**![]()
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The City of Harrisonburg, the Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center, and Early Education Business Consultants have teamed up to offer FREE special training and personalized assistance to new or existing in-home or center-based childcare providers located in the City of Harrisonburg. The goal is to provide participants with the tools and support needed to start, grow, and succeed as a childcare provider. American Rescue Plan Act grant funding is available to those who complete the program and can demonstrate they have increased childcare spaces in their home or center.![]()
Existing and aspiring local childcare providers are invited attend an upcoming informational meeting:![]()
Monday, October 9, 6:30pm![]()
Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center Auditorium![]()
620 Simms Avenue Harrisonburg, VA 22802![]()
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Wednesday, October 25, 6:30pm![]()
Council Chambers, Harrisonburg City Hall![]()
409 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801![]()
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Participants are encouraged to register in advance at tinyurl.com/bp6yhpsm![]()
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More information is available at www.valleysbdc.org/pathway-to-success-childcare-business/
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Sign up to receive more information about the FREE Pathway to Success: Childcare Business Program. If you have a business idea and want to learn from experienced entrepreneurs, LAUNCH HARRISONBURG is for you! The 10 week class will help you explore your idea with the goal of getting you to launch! Applications are due on September 17.![]()
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LAUNCH HARRISONBURG - Powered by CO.STARTERS is a ten-week program that equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn business ideas into action and turn a p... Thursday, 8a-9a! Join us for Caffeinate/Innovate, grab some free coffee and hear from @recrebox, a nation-wide autonomous rental box company. ![]()
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What started as a way to bring short-term access to recreational gear in public spaces, has evolved into a sustainable way to enable maximum student opportunity at minimum effort. RecRe now allows college students to rent whatever recreational gear and equipment they want, whenever they want.
We are now accepting applications for LAUNCH HARRISONBURG! Have a business idea? Ever dreamed of starting a business? LAUNCH is a ten-week program that equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn business ideas into action and turn a passion into a sustainable and thriving business. The program starts October 2. For more information and to apply, visit our website.
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LAUNCH HARRISONBURG - Powered by CO.STARTERS is a ten-week program that equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn business ideas into action and turn a p... Grant applications are due in one week! This is an additional grant round to assist businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. This round is open only to businesses who did not receive a CARES Act grant from the city in 2020/2021. Read about the eligibility criteria and find the grant application at: ![]()
Harrisonburg Business Recovery Grant
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Harrisonburg Business Recovery Grant The City of Harrisonburg, using funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is launching another round of the Harrisonburg Business Recovery Grant (H...Commercial Listings
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