Resources for Entrepreneurs and Businesses in Brunswick County, Virginia

Brunswick County VA Map

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

SOVA Innovation Hub

Brunswick County Entrepreneurship Breakfast

Brunswick County Entrepreneurship Breakfast

February 1, March 1, April 12, May 3

Register

RISE Collaborative Business Pitch Competition

RISE Collaborative Business Pitch Competition

Apply by March 7, 2023

LOCAL RESOURCES

Brunswick County Economic Development Department

Brunswick County Economic Development Department

Alfreda Jarrett Reynolds

Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce

Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce

Beverly Ambs

Brunswick County Industrial Development Authority

Brunswick County Industrial Development Authority

Michael Dotti

Merchant Assistance Program (MAP)

Merchant Assistance Program (MAP)

LaVern Dilliard

The MAP program is offered by the Brunswick County IDA.

Lake Country Development Corporation Loan Fund

Lake Country Development Corporation Loan Fund

Sangi Cooper

Longwood Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Longwood Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Katherine Anne Beale

Metropolitan Business League

Metropolitan Business League

Micah White

Virginia's Growth Alliance

Virginia's Growth Alliance

David Denny

Virginia Cooperative Extension - Brunswick County

Virginia Cooperative Extension - Brunswick County

Town of Lawrenceville Farmers Market

Town of Lawrenceville Farmers Market

Kimberly Martin

TALENT & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

Southside Virginia Community College

Southside Virginia Community College

Virginia Career Works - South Central Region

Virginia Career Works - South Central Region

Terra Napier

Generator Student Entrepreneurship Program

Generator Student Entrepreneurship Program

Register by Feb 15 for Spring 2023

Business Resource Directory

Does your business or organization serve entrepreneurs and small businesses?

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News & Events for Brunswick County Entrepreneurs