Resources for Entrepreneurs and Businesses in Brunswick County, Virginia
Brunswick County, Virginia is located on Highway 58 and Interstate 85, on the border of Virginia and North Carolina. It includes 3 incorporated Towns: Alberta, Broadnax (also in Mecklenburg County), and Lawrenceville (the Brunswick county seat). As of the 2020 census, the county population was 15,849. [Wikipedia]
Brunswick County, Virginia has many resources available for entrepreneurs and small businesses. In addition to strong local resources, Brunswick County has access to many regional, state, and national programs.
Featured Resources
SOVA Innovation Hub
Winter 2024 Business Bootcamp powered by CO.STARTERS
Apply by December 8, 2023
Entrepreneurs of all types are invited to join this virtual training program.
gener8tor Skills Accelerator
Apply by January 14, 2024
gener8tor Skills Accelerator is a free training program open to all Southern Virginia residents wanting to develop or enhance critical skills for in-demand jobs in just a few weeks
LOCAL RESOURCES
Brunswick County Economic Development Department
Alfreda Jarrett Reynolds
Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce
Beverly Ambs
Brunswick County Industrial Development Authority
Michael Dotti
Metropolitan Business League
Micah White
Lake Country Development Corporation Loan Fund
Sangi Cooper
Longwood Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Virginia's Growth Alliance
David Denny
Town of Lawrenceville Farmers Market
Kimberly Martin
Virginia Cooperative Extension - Brunswick County
Meherrin Regional Library System
Brunswick County Library
TALENT & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
Southside Virginia Community College
Virginia Career Works - South Central Region
Terra Napier
News & Events for Brunswick County Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs gain experience, community at regional business pitch competition
Entrepreneurs gather from around Southern Virginia to accelerate their businessesA group of 13 businesses represented by 16 entrepreneurs took the stage at the first...
Meet the RISE Winter 2023 Business Bootcamp Cohort
These entrepreneurs are digging in, learning, and hustling to start or grow their businesses in Southern Virginia! We're excited to introduce you to them!Introducing...
A New Era of Entrepreneurship Emerges in Brunswick County, Virginia
Businesses in Brunswick County are gaining momentum. Over the past several years, partnerships with RISE Collaborative, the SOVA Innovation Hub and the Longwood Small...