The document summarizes the economic development department of Chesterfield County, Virginia. It discusses that they have a staff of 9 professionals who work to attract and support small businesses. It notes that over 99% of Chesterfield businesses are small, defined as having 250 employees or less. The department provides various programs to encourage business attraction, expansion, startups, and retention with a focus on key industries like advanced manufacturing, logistics, retail, and food manufacturing. Recent statistics show job and business growth in Chesterfield from 2009-2014.