Augusta County Economic Development & Tourism

Augusta County Economic Development & Tourism Where Industrial Growth Meets Exceptionally Beautiful Living

Forbes and CNBC consistently rank Virginia as one of the best states for business – Augusta County offers the business advantages you need in a community that feels like home. Augusta County is the second largest county in Virginia and its size affords the county great diversity –ranging from more urbanized areas near Fishersville and Stuarts Draft to more rural areas in the western portion of the

county. Augusta County also has two independent cities, complete with nationally-acclaimed and award-winning Main Street communities. Located in the center of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley and at the intersection of I-64 and I-81, the area offers easy access to transportation networks while a well-educated workforce gives employers a competitive advantage in the global economy. Home to Hershey Chocolate of Virginia, McKee Foods, Target, Hollister, Shamrock Foods, and NIBCO, Augusta County enjoys a rich and diversified business base.

There is still time to apply for a 2026 Tourism Grant! Don’t miss your chance to launch a creative new marketing campaig...
05/26/2026

There is still time to apply for a 2026 Tourism Grant! Don’t miss your chance to launch a creative new marketing campaign, promote an exciting event or festival, or enhance your tourism destination.

Applications are due by June 1, 2026 at 5 PM.
Get all the details here: https://augustavabusiness.com/2026/04/23/augusta-county-announces-grant-opportunities-for-local-tourism-related-businesses-5/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRXZlRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeBDf6xamwCxsDaT3I-RcEUKKyxo8cz3SYIR8oTccxFZ_To1Ml9PzA72Tq0Ug_aem_OA5PHfMiI644tgn_dYqKOg

VERONA, VA – Augusta County Tourism announces the release of its 2026 tourism grant program to support and expand tourism efforts within Augusta County. The Tourism Marketing & Expanded Facilities Grant Program will fund new marketing campaigns for local events or businesses in Augusta County, as ...

May is Business Appreciation Month, and we’re celebrating the companies that help our community thrive! Supervisor Carol...
05/22/2026

May is Business Appreciation Month, and we’re celebrating the companies that help our community thrive! Supervisor Carolyn Bragg, County Administrator Tim Fitzgerald, and our team recently visited Hollister Incorporated's manufacturing facility in Stuarts Draft, where we recognized the company’s 51 years of commitment to Augusta County. Since opening in 1975, Hollister has been a major employer in Augusta County, supporting the global manufacturing of ostomy care, continence care, wound care, and critical care products

We’re so proud that they choose to do business here in Augusta County!

The wait is over, Stuarts Draft Community Market opens tomorrow, Thursday, May 14th from 4–7 PM! 🌽Bring family and frien...
05/13/2026

The wait is over, Stuarts Draft Community Market opens tomorrow, Thursday, May 14th from 4–7 PM! 🌽

Bring family and friends, enjoy the live music, and shop local here in Augusta!

Look what is coming to Stuarts Draft Park this Thursday, May 14th!
Corn shuck’n, tomato tastin’, neighbor meetin’, and community market browsin’!
Join us from 4PM–7PM for an evening full of fresh finds, local vendors, good eats, and small-town charm at the Stuarts Draft Community Market.
Bring the family, grab a snack, and shop local with us!

May is Business Appreciation Month, and we’re kicking things off by celebrating companies that help our community thrive...
05/01/2026

May is Business Appreciation Month, and we’re kicking things off by celebrating companies that help our community thrive. Supervisor Steve Grepps, County Administrator Tim Fitzgerald, and our team recently visited AccuTec’s headquarters in Verona, where we recognized their commitment to Augusta County and their global leadership in precision-engineered specialty, medical, and professional blades.

We’re so proud that they choose to do business here in Augusta County!

Local grant funding is now available to kickstart creative campaigns for tourism-related destinations. Marketing campaig...
04/23/2026

Local grant funding is now available to kickstart creative campaigns for tourism-related destinations.

Marketing campaigns that promote events, festivals, and standout destinations may apply for up to $5,000. Tourism Facility Expansion projects focused on physical improvements to visitor attractions may apply for up to $10,000.

VERONA, VA – Augusta County Tourism announces the release of its 2026 tourism grant program to support and expand tourism efforts within Augusta County. The Tourism Marketing & Expanded Facilities Grant Program will fund new marketing campaigns for local events or businesses in Augusta County, as ...

Small Business Tax Workshop – Don’t Miss It! 💼 Tax season is here, and Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Cent...
03/19/2026

Small Business Tax Workshop – Don’t Miss It! 💼

Tax season is here, and Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center is here to help! On March 24th from 10a.m. to 12:30p.m., SBDC is hosting an interactive tax information session, so you can learn about the expenses you are allowed to take for your sole proprietorship or single member LLC before your tax return is due.

Register here: https://www.valleysbdc.org/event/1040-schedule-c-sbdc-workshop/

02/03/2026

Augusta County is proud to offer loans to businesses located in Augusta County with small business microloans ranging from $1,000 to $20,000. Loan funds can fund various expenses. To learn more about these loan opportunities, fill out the interest form and a member of their team will contact you to set up a loan interest meeting!

https://hubs.li/Q03_P4PX0

Celebrated Daikin Applied Americas's growth yesterday in Augusta! New office building coming soon 👷‍♀️ 🔨
11/21/2025

Celebrated Daikin Applied Americas's growth yesterday in Augusta! New office building coming soon 👷‍♀️ 🔨

Today ceremoniously kicked off a milestone venture for our partners at Daikin--the expansion of their Augusta County facility! That dozer in the background will soon get to work, and construction will officially be underway!

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Verona, VA
24482

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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