4.3 Grow and retain viable businesses

Goal 4: A Strong, Creative and Diversified economy
Current Strategy

The OED’s Business Visitation Program, which reaches over 60 business per year, remains the primary vehicle for engagement. The VJIP Match program helps fast growing companies that are part of the city’s economic base grow in place as they expand.  Recently, the Made in Charlottesville initiative which features Charlottesville based makers has been instrumental in gaining exposure for these businesses and connecting them with the broader services of the OED.