Central Virginia's Small Business Service Providers
Funding/Capital
Resources to help you navigate loans, grants, investments, and venture funds for your business.
- CIC loans and microloans
- Banks
- Small Business Administration
- Private loans
- Commercial development loans
Small Business Finance Authority
- Investor Tax Credit
- Childcare Loans
- Working Capital Loans
- Cash Collateral Program
Agribusiness-specific
Federal grants
- CVSBDC advisors are available to assist with eligible federal grant applications
State government
- CVSBDC advisors are available to assist with eligible state grant applications
- VIPC/434
- Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
- Virginia Catalyst
Local government
Competitions
- Galant Challenge
- E-Cup (UVA students only)
- UVA Seed Fund
Grants
Learn
Resources for beginner entrepreneurs - how to get involved, where to find assistance, and local training opportunities
SBDC business programs
- Business Essentials Training
- Start Your Business
- Various topics
- Private
- SBDC advisors
- Our team of business advisors offers a diverse array of expertise, as well as free, 1:1 consulting. Click here to request an advising appointment.
CIC Business Resource Fair
Chambers of Commerce
Pay-for-Knowledge Service Providers
- Bookkeepers
- Attorneys
- Graphic designers
Libraries
Organizations
Resources relating to government, tech, and entrepreneurship organizations that can assist you with you business
Local government
- Economic Development offices
- Rappahannock County Administration
State government
- Planning District Commissions
- VA Department of Economic Development
- VA Economic Development Partnership
- VA Partnership Corporation
- Department of Housing & Community Development
Federal government
- VA Apex Accelerator
- Register for a one-on-one consultation with our expert counselors for assistance with your government procurement challenges. All counseling is confidential and at no cost to you.
- VA Apex Accelerator
Small Business Development Centers
- Central Virginia SBDC (serves Charlottesville, Albemarle, Culpeper, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, and Rappahannock counties)
- Find your local SBDC here.
Chambers of Commerce
Business Support
Resources for legal, financial, mentorship, and networking needs
- SBDC advisors
- Tax filing support
- Banking relationships
- CIC Financial Management Program
Legal assistance
Business/Industry Groups
CEO or Leadership Peer Groups
- CVSBDC CEO Forums
- Virginia Council of CEOs
- Vistage
- Young Presidents Organization
Meetups
Incubators
Accelerators
- Community Investment Collaborative (CIC)
- Central Virginia Small Business Development Center
- Local business advising hours in surrounding counties
- 1:1 advisors and specialists
- Cville BioHub
- UVA Licensing & Ventures Group
- Mason Enterprise Center
- SCORE
- ICAP Program
- BEACON Kitchen
- Carver Kitchen
Spaces
Resources for those looking for places to work, create, or connect
Charlottesville
Rural Counties
- Mason Enterprise Center – Warrenton
- Elevate – Culpeper