Mecklenburg County VA, Economic Development

09/01/2026

Today is the day !! Small Business Opportunity Grants are open !! You have until November 30th to submit. Please visit our website at the link below to apply and please read the overviews on each grant to be sure you qualify.

Small Business Assistance Grants Application period opens September 1, 2026. Learn more! Your path to profit. Mecklenburg County is strategically located between Richmond, Virginia and Raleigh, North Carolina with excellent four-lane, interstate quality highways. Our business climate is diverse whic...

09/01/2026

Register Here !! https://form.jotform.com/262256585079064

Are you a Home Based Business and considering moving into a commercial space? This is for you. Are you a small business that wants to hear how others have been successful. Then this is for you.

08/31/2026

How we grow together -

Economic Development with Purpose

Economic development is about more than business growth—it's about creating jobs, supporting families, and strengthening our entire community.

08/28/2026

How to grow together -

Preserving What Makes Us Unique

Our history, natural beauty, and hometown spirit are worth protecting. Together, we're building on a strong foundation while working to provide the needs of our community.

08/27/2026

Mecklenburg County Economic Development & Tourism wrapped up our Small Business Grants Lunch & Learn Workshops yesterday. We are thankful for all the interest that has been shown and we hope to see some really great business growth come out of these. September 1st - applications open and November 30th - applications close !!
Please visit https://investinmeckva.com/ for Overviews and Applications

08/26/2026

How to grow together -

Supporting Education

Investing in education today creates opportunities for tomorrow. Mecklenburg County believes in lifelong learning and workforce development.

08/25/2026

HOME-BASED BUSINESS OWNERS — IS IT TIME TO GROW INTO A BRICK & MORTAR LOCATION?

Moving from a home-based business into a storefront can be exciting — but it also brings new costs, commitments, and questions.

Join Dana Knott with the Longwood SBDC and special guests who have been in the place, for a practical Lunch & Learn designed to help business owners think through whether the timing is right.

📅 September 10
🕛 12:00–1:30 PM
📍 The Lake Country Advanced Knowledge Center |
118 E Danville St, South Hill, VA

REGISTER HERE:
https://form.jotform.com/262256585079064

We’ll talk about topics like:
✅ Signs your business may be ready for a physical location
✅ What to consider before signing a lease
✅ Rent, utilities, buildout, staffing, and other new expenses
✅ How much sales may need to increase to support the move
✅ Location, customer traffic, and market considerations
✅ Questions to ask a landlord before committing
✅ Ways to test the market before making the leap

Whether you are running your business from your kitchen table, garage, home office, or online, this session will help you look at the numbers and opportunities before deciding, “Is it time for a storefront?”

08/24/2026

How to grow together -

Celebrating Our Community

The greatest strength of Mecklenburg County is its people. Thank you to everyone who helps make our community a wonderful place to call home.

08/21/2026

How does Economic Development work for the Community –
Partnerships That Make a Difference

Great things happen when local governments, businesses, schools, and organizations work together for a common goal.

08/18/2026

How Economic Development works for the Community -

Workforce Matters

Preparing today's workforce for tomorrow's opportunities helps strengthen families, businesses, and our community.