Harrisonburg Economic Development

10/19/2026

*Important*
The City of Harrisonburg invites community members to help guide the future of growth and land use regulations in the city. Two open-house-style public meetings (10/21 & 10/26) will provide an opportunity to learn about proposed updates to the zoning ordinance, review draft materials, and share feedback.

It’s time to get ready for the biggest event of the year – Public-Engagement-Palooza!
OK, maybe it’s more exciting for our public engagement team than it is for others who don’t love public meetings, but it is an important opportunity for you to come out and help improve the City’s zoning ordinance, which regulates how land is developed and used in the city, and the Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which plans for the future of parks programs and amenities for our community.

Want to take part in one or both of these important public engagement opportunities? Be sure to attend one of these upcoming public meetings or provide feedback through our webpages:

Parks & Rec Master Plan – Parks! Programs! Play!

Monday, Oct. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center, 620 Simms Ave.
Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Westover Park Community Activities Center, 305 S. Dogwood Drive
Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Harrisonburg Public Works Administrative Building, 320 E. Mosby Road

Website - https://harrisonburgva.gov/parks-master-plan

Zoning Ordinance Update Project (ZOUP) Meetings:

Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Harrisonburg Public Works Building, 320 E. Mosby Road
Monday, Oct. 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center, 620 Simms Ave.

Website - https://harrisonburgva.gov/zoning-ordinance-update

10/15/2026

We're excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2027 Harrisonburg Entrepreneurship Development Initiative (HEDI). If your business is in the City of Harrisonburg and has between $3,000 and $250,000 in annual revenue, you need to check out HEDI. Free one-on-one technical training and a mini-grant!

The Harrisonburg Entrepreneurship Development Initiative (HEDI) from Harrisonburg Economic Development gives early-stage owners in Harrisonburg, VA one-on-one coaching and a mini-grant. Award-winning support to help your business grow. Learn about the next cohort.

10/13/2026

Great to have you in Harrisonburg!

We are excited to officially be welcoming clients to our new Harrisonburg office!

Expanding our presence in the Shenandoah Valley reflects our commitment to delivering proactive, personal financial guidance to the communities we call home.

Whether you are planning for retirement, navigating a major life transition, or thinking about the future of your business, our team is here to meet you where you are.

Reach out to connect with our Harrisonburg team: https://middlebrookwealth.com/contact

10/09/2026

We’re committed to helping businesses start and grow in Harrisonburg. That’s our focus: grow your own.

Whether through Launch Harrisonburg, the Biz Loan, B-Cubed, 1 Million Cups or the Harrisonburg Entrepreneurship Development Initiative, we can connect you with the training and resources your business needs to succeed!

10/08/2026

1 Million Cups is launching in Harrisonburg! 1 Million Cups is a networking event for entrepreneurs to connect. The soft launch is October 14th at the Harrisonburg Innovation Hub. Join us!

10/07/2026

**New Business Alert** #2 of the day!
Welcome to Harrisonburg Unearthed Homestead LLC! We're thrilled to have you in Harrisonburg. You can find Unearthed Homestead inside the Liberty Mercantile shops (across from Magpie Diner) on the basement level.

10/07/2026

**New Business Alert**
Now open! Congratulations Two Jays Kitchen & Bar on your grand opening.

It’s finally time‼️🥹🎉

Two Jays Kitchen & Bar officially opens TOMORROW! 🍽️🍸

We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome you all in. Come eat, drink, & celebrate opening day with us! 🤎

Also thanks so much to everyone who came out and supported us for our soft openings this weekend! We appreciate every single one of you.

⏰ OPENING WEEK HOURS:
MON: 12-8
TUES: 12-8
WED: CLOSED
THU: 12-8
FRI: 12-8
SAT: 10-8
SUN: 10-8

See you tomorrow, Harrisonburg! 🥂😋

10/06/2026

10/02/2026

09/29/2026

The Harrisonburg Latino Business Council (CEL Harrisonburg - Rockingham) is hosting Celebrando Nuestra Cultura 2026 at On Sunny Slope Farm on October 10. The celebration highlights local entrepreneurs and businesses. In addition to bringing together local Hispanic and Latino-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, the celebration will bring together families, artists, cultural representatives, and community partners.

There will be food (El Milagro Pupuseria, El Paisano, and two others), local vendors, cultural experiences, music (two local live bands), family activities (petting zoo from Heavenly Farm, bounce house, face painting), cultural performers, and opportunities to connect with the people who make our community so special.

For more information, visit:

¡Únete a Celebrando Nuestra Cultura para disfrutar música, comida y tradición en vivo este mes de la herencia hispana!