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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.

FEES: Members are paid mileage and a flat fee per meeting; however, each member must bear the expense to travel to the sites. Promote the orderly and efficient developments of the physical, social, and economic elements of localities. Provide technical assistance. Transportation planning, state and federal grants, mapping, GIS, Indoor plumbing and rehabilitation, waste tire program. Staff provides technical/liaison assistance to member

Richmond SCORE provides free and confidential business mentoring tailored to meet the needs of your small business and your personal objectives. Richmond SCORE also offers workshops, for a modest fee, for both start-up entrepreneurs and existing small business owners. Serving 92 counties in Virginia, excluding Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church.

Responsible for the advancement of the physical, economic, and social development of the Third Planning District. This is achieved through the following functions: physical planning, community development, grantsmanship, grants management, inter-governmental networking, transportation planning, economic development planning, housing assistance, town management. Business and industry loans and flood information. Also provides maps.

Promotes a healthy business environment for the Town of Vinton. Takes a leadership role in researching, addressing and resolving critical issues impacting area business owners. Improves the business and community environment in order to create a more profitable and dynamic atmosphere for all.

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.

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.

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.

Encourage the growth of new businesses, provide assistance to new firms seeking to locate in the community, advocate for actions that promote tourism and benefit the regional economy and serve as a voice for the business community at local and state levels.

Provides existing and prospective small businesses with counseling, training and specialized services concerning the formation, financing, management and operation of small businesses.

Provides a membership organization dedicated to the united interests of the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County business communities. The Chamber advances the economic, industrial, professional, cultural and civic welfare of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, encourages the existing businesses and industries, and aids new businesses in the area. Offers a wide range of seminars and programs to assist its members develop a thriving business community. Membership fees based on company size. Offers a listing of Chamber members and their addresses.

Helps existing businesses that are struggling to overcome hardships and problems, while helping thriving businesses to expand. Assists new businesses in startup, making the process smoother and the likelihood of success greater. Plays an integral role in helping those entrepreneurs who have already risked their time and money in their businesses to be more successful. Some of the services offered include: *Assistance in developing a business plan; *Market research and analysis; *Assistance in developing a marketing plan; *Assistance with financial and cash flow management; *General business counseling; *Access to capital; *Educational classes (may involve a small fee to attend); *Recordkeeping and taxes; *Government procurement; *United States Small Business Administration loan guarantee program information.

Provide additional governmental services not being offered uniformly throughout the entire City, included but not limited to, economic and business development and promotional activities intended to foster business retention, business recruitment; planning for the development or revitalization of the Williamson Road Area and for the transportation needs of the Williamson Road Area and to create a more attractive environment in the Williamson Road Area.

BSCI is a micro-enterprise development program that offers educational classes to entrepreneurs focusing on how to start and manage a small business. It also provides individual technical assistance to experienced business owners.

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.

Offers small business development products and services to Pulaski County micro entrepreneurs. Startup and growing businesses need access to capital, training and technical assistance in order to become viable and sustainable. Services include: *Micro Credit *Micro Loans *Roots Business Training Information is available from [email protected].

Planning and zoning Economic Development: Promoting Amherst County- Tourism, Business, Industry.

Provides an agency dedicated to the united interests of the community by advancing the economic, industrial, professional, cultural and civic welfare of the community. Encourages existing businesses and industries and aids new businesses in the area. An annual listing of Chamber members and their addresses is available. When relocating to a new area, the local Chamber of Commerce is a good place to request community information.

Provides a membership organization dedicated to the united interest of Highland County business community. The Chamber advances the economic industrial, professional, cultural and civic welfare of Highland County.

Advocate, collaborate, and create networking opportunities so that new businesses can emerge and existing businesses can grow and prosper; promote our region as a premier year-round travel destination.

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

The Arlington Real Estate Group in cooperation with Arlington Economic Development will engage the local real estate community to participate and shape the future of commercial development in Arlington County with an emphasis on relevant market information, economic development and the smart growth movement by showcasing the latest trends and developments in commercial real estate throughout Arlington County.

The Central Virginia Business Coalition supports businesses throughout the Central Virginia Region through Networking, Marketing, and Business help. Strives to grow and promotes businesses in the region.

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.