If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or an existing business owner ... the Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers no-cost individualized consulting, from start up to established businesses.
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Are you thinking about starting a business?
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Infrastructure Investment-and Jobs Actâ
Explore Common Resources
International Trade
ICAP
Restaurant Revitalization Fund
PPP Forgiveness
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
Funding Opportunities
COVID-19 Resources
2020 Results
09073
Businesses Served
$
0148
M
Capital Formation
023935
Jobs Supported
0498
Training Events
010577
Training Attendees
Success Stories
Sales increased from a low six-figure to high seven-figure range in five months.
Nutrition ConsultingCaroline Thomason
The Bower Center secured $86,900 in loans: $19,400 in PPP loans, $4,000 in EIDL, and $3,500 in grants.
The Bower Center for the ArtsSusan Martin
The Co-op Obtained $4.3 million in loans -- $1.4 million from an SBA 7(a) loan and the remainder from the community
Fredericksburg Food Co-opRich LaRochelle
Business basics added to corporate trainerâs success and her income increased by 40%
Corporate TrainerBarbara H. Smith LLC
Sandy White secured over $1 million in COVID-related SBA loans and grants.