Resource Guide for Member Businesses
2024 Marketing Calendar
Seasonal Sign-Up Opportunities (October 18th Deadline):
Sponsor the 2024 Downtown Holiday Lights
Become an All-Star Member (annual giving at $500 or above) by October 18th and be listed a sponsor on all signage, marketing material and press packets for Magic on the Mall and the new holiday lights.
Sponsor the 2025 Downtown Express
The Downtown Express has three sponsorship spots left for 2025!
- Advertising panels start at $2,500.
- The Downtown Express has 400 riders per week.
- Current 2025 sponsors include: Ting Internet, S & P Global, Woodard Properties and Charlottesville Area Transit Center (CAT).
Martha's Market
Sign up to participate in the 31st Annual Martha’s Market on Saturday, November 9th!
Doggie Howl-o-ween 2024
Sign up to be a stop on the trick or treat trail for Doggie Howl-o-ween this October!
Elves in Cville 2024
Sign up to express your interest in hosting an elf this holiday season!
Peppermint Trail 2024
Sign up to express your interest in taking part in the Peppermint Trail this holiday season!
Best in Snow Winter Window Competition
Sign up to decorate your storefront and enter a festive face off for the title of best holiday windows!
Year-Round Sign-Up Opportunities:
Friends of Cville Newsletter
Make sure you’re signed up for the Friends of Cville newsletter and the Friends of Cville business newsletter to stay up to date!
NBC 29 Community Conversations
Promote your business on our standing NBC 29 Community Conversation spot!
Support Downtown at City Council
Share your Downtown story or just join Friends of Cville in support of Downtown.
Security Camera Interest
These cameras are being rolled out slowly and we may not be able to accommodate all requests.
Friends of Cville Events Calendar
Add your events and get the word out!
Business Resources
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
610 E Market Street, Room B226 - Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 970-3110
The Charlottesville Office of Economic Development is the city's economic development organization --supporting entrepreneurs and existing Charlottesville companies, as well as encouraging companies to relocate to the Charlottesville area.
CHARLOTTESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
209 Fifth Street N.E. - Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 295-3141
The Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization dedicated to maintaining a healthy and balanced business climate. It is the leading advocate for small businesses on public policy issues, as well as a forum for networking, education, and promotion.