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Discover small business assistance resources targeted to disadvantaged individuals, disabled persons, minorities and individuals with special needs seeking to become self-employed or launch small business ventures.

Small Business Resource Partners

Program Description Location

VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS SBDC

The SBDC works with start-up and existing business owners providing free counseling services on issues such as business planning, registering a business, financing, regulations, licensing,... View details

Abingdon

ALEXANDRIA SBDC

Alexandria

ARLINGTON SBDC

Arlington

WYTHEVILLE SBDC

Atkins

MOUNTAIN EMPIRE SBDC

Big Stone

Gap

SCORE COUNSELORS TO AMERICA'S SMALL BUSINESS

SCORE mentors provide free & confidential business mentoring through local Chapters or Online Counseling . SCORE helps entrepreneurs develop business plans, explore growth opportunities and... View details

Bristol

CHARLOTTESVILLE SBDC

Charlottes-

ville

SCORE COUNSELORS TO AMERICA'S SMALL BUSINESS

Charlottesville

HAMPTON ROADS REGION SBDC

Chesapeake

LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY SBDC: DAN RIVER

Danville

FAIRFAX SBDC

Fairfax

WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA

A program of the Community Business Partnership, the Center is sponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Women's Business Ownership. The WBC seeks to provide the training,... View details

Falls Church

SOUTHERN REGION SBDC AT LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY

Farmville

RAPPAHANNOCK REGION SBDC - FREDERICKSBURG

Fredericks-

burg

SCORE COUNSELORS TO AMERICA'S SMALL BUSINESS

Hampton

SBDC OF HAMPTON ROADS, INC

Hampton

CENTRAL REGION/JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY SBDC

Harrisonburg

REGION 2000 SBDC

Lynchburg

SCORE COUNSELORS TO AMERICA'S SMALL BUSINESS

Lynchburg

SCORE COUNSELORS TO AMERICA'S SMALL BUSINESS

Martinsville

LONGWOOD SBDC/MARTINSVILLE

Martinsville

EASTERN SHORE SBDC

Melfa

LORD FAIRFAX SBDC - MIDDLETOWN

Middletown

SCORE COUNSELORS TO AMERICA'S SMALL BUSINESS

National

SCORE COUNSELORS TO AMERICA'S SMALL BUSINESS

Norfolk

ONLEY SBDC

Onley

CRATER SBDC

Petersburg

RADFORD UNIVERSITY - NEW RIVER VALLEY SBDC

Radford

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA SBDC

Richlands

GREATER RICHMOND SBDC

Richmond

VA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

The Virginia Department of Business Assistance is the economic development agency dedicated to the growth and success of the Commonwealths business community. Established by the Virginia General... View details

Richmond

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

An economic development agency devoted to the growth and success of the Commonwealth's business community. Find information and resources for women & minorities , workforce development ,... View details

Richmond

SCORE COUNSELORS TO AMERICA'S SMALL BUSINESS

Richmond

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)

Works to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. View details

Richmond

ROANOKE REGIONAL SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (SBDC)

Roanoke

SCORE COUNSELORS TO AMERICA'S SMALL BUSINESS

Roanoke

LONGWOOD SBDC/SOUTH BOSTON

South Boston

COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP, NORTHERN VA SBDC

Springfield

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT CBP

The South Fairfax Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides professional business counseling, training, and information resources to help grow and strengthen small and middle size... View details

Springfield

BUSINESS INCUABTION CENTER AT CBP

The Business Incubator Center offers low cost office space; discounted educational programs; telecommunications and computer equipment and access to training, meeting space and networking... View details

Springfield

OFFICE OF SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS UTILIZATION

Serves as the a focal point for small businesses interested in doing business with the Department of Energy (DOE) and administers the Department's small business program by establishing goals,... View details

Statewide

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

Assists eligible individuals with disabilities to attain employment or self-employment, and self-sufficiency by providing a range of services including training, counseling and referrals to... View details

Statewide

DISABILITY RESOURCES, INC

Works to promote and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of information that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love, work and play independently. View details

Statewide

VIRGINIA SBDC NETWORK - STATE OFFICE

Statewide

LOUDOUN COUNTY SBDC

Sterling

LORD FAIRFAX SBDC - FAUQUIER CENTER

Warrenton

WARSAW SBDC OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK REGION

Warsaw

SCORE COUNSELORS TO AMERICA'S SMALL BUSINESS

Waynesboro

BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SBDC