Celebrating Black Owned Businesses
During Black History Month, the CV SBDC team is excited to have opportunities to support local Black owned businesses. 2022 is off to a strong start, with the CV SBDC team serving 30 Black owned businesses during January.

We encourage our community to support local Black owned businesses not only during Black History Month, but throughout the entire year.
International Trade 101
Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC) and CV SBDC have partnered with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) to help demystify the international trade process.

Join us on Tuesday, March 22, 12:00 - 1:30pm to hear from a panel of experts about the export process.

Panel:
  • Monica Sadie, Supply Chain Program Manager, VEDP
  • Caitlyn Maxwell, International Trade Manager, VEDP
  • Aaron Miller, International Trade Director, Virginia SBDC
  • Moderator: Rebecca Haydock, Director, Central Virginia SBDC
  • Host: Justin Ritter, Vice Chair, CBIC
Supporting Small Businesses in Fluvanna
Entrepreneurship Certificate - Fluvanna Cohort
The Fluvanna County Economic Development Authority has used a Charlottesville Area Community Foundation grant to help support 15 Fluvanna businesses partnering with Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) and CV SBDC. Having sponsored these 15 small businesses to go through the CIC Entrepreneur Workshop, Fluvanna EDA is now working with CV SBDC to have these businesses go through our Entrepreneurship Certificate workshop series in preparation for an upcoming Pitch Competition.

The CV SBDC team is thrilled to take this Fluvanna cohort through the 4-part Entrepreneurship Certificate series and help them prepare pitches for the upcoming Pitch Competition.

Rudy Garcia from the Fluvanna EDA shared "The EDA is proud to be able to help our Small Business Owners learn, grow and thrive right here in Fluvanna County." The CV SBDC team is always excited when our localities come to us as a resource to help support local small businesses!

At least two of the businesses will receive grants from the Fluvanna EDA as prizes from the Pitch Competition that they can use to continue to grow their businesses.
Free Websites!
Dr. Alan Barb, owner/founder of Whole Strength Physical Therapy, came to the CV SBDC Website JumpStart team to help share his commitment to his patients old and new. Armed with a new website, Dr. Barb is more readily able to share his business and support the active lifestyles of his community.

Working with an experienced WordPress developer, Whole Strength Physical Therapy was able to help create a website that showcases their services and practice.
"The experience was great! There was clear communication about what was necessary for me to provide for the process. There was also very good responsiveness to any questions or changes that I requested as we worked together."

-Alan Barb, PT, DPT
Check out our Website Jump Start Portfolio to see examples great websites we've created with local businesses, and apply today for yours!
Featured Upcoming Events
If you’ve already started your business and now find it’s time to expand…how do you choose what type of financing will work best for you?
Financing Your Business Part 1: Preparing for your First Bank Loan
February 16 | 9:00 - 10:00am

Is a loan right for you? If so, how do you choose a bank, open accounts, and finance your business?

Join First Citizens Bank and Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) as we explore loan options, preparations required, and how to find the right lender.

This workshop is for startups and young businesses that are just beginning to explore sources of capital. We will cover “the basics” and start you on your way to a successful banking relationship!
Financing Your Business Part 2: Preparing for your First Bank Loan
February 23 | 9:00 - 10:00am

Credit, cash flow, loans, and grants explained!

Join First Citizens Bank, CV SBDC and the Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) for this more advanced Part 2 of Financing Your Business. 

In this workshop, we’ll explore the options available for businesses to raise capital for expansion and growth….and how to find the right option for your business.
Starting Your Business
Feb 24 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Thinking about starting a small business?
Are you in business but aren't confident everything is in order?
This workshop is for you!

In this workshop, we review the steps for a successful start, the registrations and regulations, and the components of sound business planning, including financial projections. This workshop is offered twice monthly.
Scottsville Community Business Launch - virtual attendance
The first 6 workshops of the Scottsville Community Business launch are being made open to the public via virtual attendance.

All classes will be held via Zoom from 5:30-7:00pm.


Additional information and registration can be found on each event page.
Access the CVSBDC Events Calendar and statewide training offerings
Would you benefit from interns?
CV SBDC and UVA Career Services are working together to make it easier for you to access talented students to help you with your business. We know first hand, UVA students can do much more than answer phones or "get coffee"! We are happy to provide some tools to make working with interns a great, smooth process to benefit your business. Contact us or click here to apply for interns now.
Virginia Career Works
Virginia Career Works - Piedmont Region offers several services to businesses in the region, including:
  • Recruitment and retention strategy support
  • Outreach
  • Recruitment
TheHubCVA
What is TheHubCVA and how can it help my small business?
The Hub is a regional connector platform for entrepreneurs and high-growth businesses in Central Virginia’s Region 9, which includes the city of Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Culpeper, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, and Rappahannock.

The Hub's interactive searchability makes it possible to find the connections, tools, resources and information necessary to guide, bolster, and support startups, businesses, founders and entrepreneurs. 

Let's get you started on the Hub with this step-by-step guide on searching and filtering the Hub's local business directory, finding or adding local jobs, and getting looped in on relevant and timely tech and local ecosystem news.
Access Capital for Your Business
MICROLOANS of up to $50,000 NOW AVAILABLE through CIC
Financing opportunities with Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) are expanding! Microloans of up to $50,000 can be approved and accessed directly through CIC.  Eligible borrowers & businesses must have graduated from CIC’s Entrepreneur Workshop or been operating for 6 months and able to provide financial statements along with a complete business plan.  

If you are looking to build or expand your business, CIC may be able to help! 

For more information, please visit https://cicville.org/financing

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Charlottesville main office phone: 434-295-8198 | Culpeper direct phone: 540-727-0638
Culpeper office: 803 South Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701