Business Retention & Expansion Program

Thank you for choosing Montgomery County-Blacksburg-Christiansburg as your business location. The Montgomery County Department of Economic Development (MCDED) appreciates your investment in our community and recognizes the importance of retaining your firm as an employer.

The Business Retention & Expansion Program was created as a way of establishing good relationships and communication with companies in our community.  Economic Development Staff arrange Business Retention Visits with Montgomery County-Blacksburg-Christiansburg companies that are:

• Expanding in the community,
• New to the area,
• Experiencing challenging issues that affect the success of the business, or
• At the request of the business owner or manager.

These visits provide companies with a local contact that can help them address their issues or needs. After the Business Retention Visit, Economic Development Staff will provide follow up to any issues or questions that arise during the meeting. Economic Development Staff will remain in contact with you as appropriate, providing assistance when needed. 

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Programs of Interest

Montgomery County-Blacksburg-Christiansburg companies may be eligible for these Incentives & Programs:

• Virginia Jobs Investment Program
• MBC Revolving Loan Fund
• Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) 
• Virginia Investment Partnership Grant And Major Eligible Employer Grant
• Local Economic Development Grant

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Why Montgomery County-Blacksburg-Christiansburg?

Numerous companies are finding success in Montgomery County-Blacksburg-Christiansburg, Virginia.  Businesses are leveraging our unique combination of assets to gain a competitive advantage in today's global marketplace. 

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Programs of Interest

Companies interested in relocating to Montgomery County-Blacksburg-Christiansburg may be eligible for these Programs:

• Governor's Opportunity Fund
• Virginia Economic Development Incentive Grant
• Virginia Jobs Investment Program
• Virginia Small Business Financing Authority
• Local Economic Development Grant
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Ready to make the move?

Montgomery County economic development professionals pride themselves on ensuring that each company relocation to Montgomery County-Blacksburg-Christiansburg is as seamless as possible. Since 2000, the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development (MCDED) has helped more than 15 companies successfully transition to our community. MCDED stands ready to assist you by offering comprehensive site selection and relocation services.  Learn More