Business Information Sources

Chesapeake Department of Economic Development

This department of the City of Chesapeake develops and implements programs which encourage industry and business to locate within the city. It serves as a liaison between businesses and the City of Chesapeake. If you need to obtain demographic and market data, information on business sites or locations, sources for business incentive programs, business and industry assistance, and/or tourism facts and figures, contact:

Department of Economic Development
676 Independence Parkway, Suite 200
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Phone: 757-382-8040
Fax: 757-382-8050

Chamber of Commerce

The Hampton Roads Chamber is an excellent resource for further assistance concerning governmental regulations to begin or expand your business.

Hampton Roads Chamber
101 W. Main Street, Suite 800
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 757-622-2312
Fax: 757-622-5563

Other Useful Websites

• Internal Revenue Service
• Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
• Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
• Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
• Virginia Department of Taxation
• Virginia Economic Development
• Virginia Employment Commission
• Virginia Worker's Compensation Commission