Elizabeth Ladner is a Rural Business Advisor for the Central Virginia SBDC, serving the counties of Fluvanna, Orange, and Louisa. She earned her AB from Duke University and her MA from the University of Virginia, and brings nearly 20 years of project management experience across academic, non‑profit, andprivate sector settings. In 2020, she launched Let’s Create Consulting, a practice dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small businesses build strong foundations, refine their strategies, and grow their online presence.

With expertise in business planning, marketing, website design, and systems implementation, Elizabeth excels at connecting entrepreneurs to the tools and resources that best fit their unique ventures. She is passionate about guiding small business owners from concept to launch, and providing ongoing support as they evolve. Today, Elizabeth is excited to join the CVSBDC team to further foster a thriving, resilient, and innovative small business community in our community.