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Provides training, business technical assistance, and business loans to create or expand an existing business in the area served as listed below. Provides business readiness classes and business plan development courses. Both existing and start-up business clients are eligible to take the training courses. The service area includes Virginia's ninth congressional district.

Provides professional business counseling, training, and information resources to help grow and strengthen small and middle size businesses in the Metropolitan area.

Provides a membership organization that works to preserve and enhance the free and competitive enterprise system, promoting growth and development of Gloucester County. They voice issues and actions effecting business and industry in Gloucester County.

Provides services and programs to enhance the quality of life for the citizens and promote the viability of intake and industry in the Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County area. Serves over 360 member businesses, the general public and those outside our area wishing to relocate or visit our community.

Through customized workshops, learning forums, surveys and focus groups, and corporate retreats, the Walter G. Mason Center for Business Development offers opportunities to maximize organizational effectiveness and professional development.

Aids local businesses through referrals, networking, etc. Encourages new businesses and helps in the economic development of existing ones. The Visitors Center has a multitude of information for people visiting the area.

A non-profit organization committed to providing business leadership in the enhancement of an economic and political climate favorable to business. Serves as an information center for visitors and newcomers.

An organization committed to promoting a favorable business climate for its membership and community. The Chamber is an action agency designed to meet community or area needs. It is a voluntary organization of individuals and businesses who band together to advance the commercial, financial, industrial and civic interests of the area. The Chamber provides newcomers with an area guide and a relocation packet, upon request.

Fosters economic growth and community well being through a strong, expanding business base. Also provides an information center for both residents and visitors.

The Laurel Ridge Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a free community resource that provides confidential one-to-one guidance, as well as workshops, roundtables and training for startups and existing businesses. We understand that prospective entrepreneurs often have a variety of questions and can be confused about where to start, and that existing business owners often face challenges that can distract from their core business operations. SBDC counselors can help answer your questions, provide strategies for solving business challenges, and connect you to the resources that your business needs to thrive.

Provides a membership organization dedicated to the united interest of the Lexington and Rockbridge County business communities. The Chamber advances the economic, industrial, professional, cultural, and civic welfare of the cities of Lexington, Buena Vista and the county of Rockbridge, encourages the existing businesses and industries, and aids new businesses in the area. Offers a varied range of seminars and programs to aid members. Membership fees based on company size. Offers a listing of Chamber members and their addresses.

The SBA provides small business counseling and training through a variety of programs and resource partners, located strategically around the country. Serving 92 counties in Virginia, excluding Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church.

Exists for the purpose of advancing and publicizing the commercial, industrial, agricultural, civic, tourism, and general business interests of Wise County and the City of Norton.

Provides in-depth quality counseling to existing business and industry in all areas of management. Assists start-up businesses in the areas of business planning, market research, and business organizations. Plans and delivers seminars and workshops.

The Laurel Ridge Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a free community resource that provides confidential one-to-one guidance, as well as workshops, roundtables and training for startups and existing businesses. We understand that prospective entrepreneurs often have a variety of questions and can be confused about where to start, and that existing business owners often face challenges that can distract from their core business operations. SBDC counselors can help answer your questions, provide strategies for solving business challenges, and connect you to the resources that your business needs to thrive.

Offers individual free counseling, low-cost workshops, and free team visits to business locations to conduct business reviews. SCORE teams provide counseling designed to assist your business to: Increase the value of a business by growing sales, earnings, and cash flow Identify and solve operating problems Recognize and capitalize on new business opportunities Make needed operational changes and add new systems Develop business plans Find sources and qualify for needed financing Understand the Federal procurement process.

Provides a group of members who work together to bring business growth to the area.

The Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity promotes economic growth by helping Virginia businesses prosper. Programs and services include: access to capital, small business counseling, and information for small businesses. Visit the website for more business resource information.

The Franklin Business Incubator endeavors to create an environment that supports and nurtures businesses and individual seeking to create or expand their business. A business incubator is a building that houses support programs that nurture young firms and businesses, helping them to survive and grow during the start-up period when they are most vulnerable. The incubator offers shared office services, access to equipment, flexible leases and expandable space all under one roof.

Provides an agency to advance the economic, industrial, professional, cultural, and civic welfare of Luray and Page County. Encourages the existing businesses, and industries; aids new businesses in the area.

Provides services that promote the orderly and efficient development of the physical, social and economic elements of PD7 by planning, encouraging and assisting governmental subdivisions to plan for the future. Also encourages and facilitates local government cooperation, in addressing on a regional basis, problems of greater than local significance. The Commission provides a variety of technical services to its member local governments including: planning, mapping, grant application assistance, and network meetings.

Promotes activities designed to enhance the cultural, industrial, commercial and civic quality of the community.

Committed to serving business owners and prospective business owners. The services provided by the Center include: Incubator Facility, Consultation & Training, Financing, Resource Library.

Promotes economic development and tourism on Virginia's Eastern Shore.

A non-profit, action oriented organization that serves as the leading spokesman for business in the Alleghany Highlands. Maintains programs in the areas of business development, communication, awards, education, governmental links, organizational development, and tourism. Members represent a wide spectrum of industrial, technological, retail, and service oriented businesses. Provides programs and services which foster a healthy business environment and promote economic growth.