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Works to expand the Charlottesville tax base and to provide quality job opportunities for its citizens through new business development, retention/expansion initiatives, and workforce training. The office also coordinates and administers the functions of the Charlottesville Industrial Development Authority (CIDA). The Authority issues revenue bonds and assists with front end capital for projects.

A membership organization comprised of businesses serving our community. With over 600 members, the Chamber acts as a voice for businesses in the region while also providing opportunities for networking, collaboration, and increased community exposure.

Works to strengthen the business climate of the community. Provides networking, marketing, and referrals. Referrals are an integral part of building up the business in our area. All referrals that are given out by Chamber staff are Chamber members. Legislative representation is offered to the membership through VaWest. This lobby effort works to promote the area represented by chambers across the western portion of Virginia. Publishes a newsletter and business directory. Offers multiple volunteer opportunities. The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. was created to assist the Chamber of Commerce in strengthening the development and growth of the Chamber's activities. By providing educational scholarships from the business community and assisting in fund-raising for the renovation project of the Carriage House in Longwood Park, the Foundation has emerged as a community leader

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.

Helps small businesses obtain a fair share of federal government business. Provides counseling on how to prepare bids and obtain prime contracts and subcontracts. Assistance provided through resource partners - SCORE, SBDC, and WBC.

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.

Promote the orderly and efficient developments of the physical, social, and economic elements of localities. Provide technical assistance with economic development and transportation planning, state and federal grants, mapping, GIS. Staff provides technical/liaison assistance to member jurisdictions

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.

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.

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.

Provides local business, tourism, and economic development information and support.

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.

The University of Mary Washington Small Business Development Center (UMWSBDC) is a resource center that provides assistance to the small business community and budding entrepreneurs via management training, industrial and demographic research, and confidential one-on-one consulting with a focus on capital access and management planning.

Connecting Asian American Pacific entrepreneurs with each others and mainstream Virginia through resources, networking, business development opportunities, and public and economic policy advocacy.

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 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.

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].

The Central Virginia Small Business Development Center offers free business consulting services.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Fosters economic growth and community well being through a strong, expanding business base. The Chamber strives to improve our local economy by working with the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance to attract new business to the area, by helping existing businesses to expand, by working with partners to improve the local workforce, promote amateur sports events and provide leadership training.