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
Brunswick County Entrepreneurship Breakfast
February 1, March 1, April 12, May 3
LOCAL RESOURCES
Brunswick County Economic Development Department
Alfreda Jarrett Reynolds
Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce
Beverly Ambs
Brunswick County Industrial Development Authority
Michael Dotti
Merchant Assistance Program (MAP)
LaVern Dilliard
The MAP program is offered by the Brunswick County IDA.
Lake Country Development Corporation Loan Fund
Sangi Cooper
Longwood Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Katherine Anne Beale
Metropolitan Business League
Micah White
Virginia's Growth Alliance
David Denny
Virginia Cooperative Extension - Brunswick County
Town of Lawrenceville Farmers Market
Kimberly Martin
TALENT & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
Southside Virginia Community College
Virginia Career Works - South Central Region
Terra Napier
Generator Student Entrepreneurship Program
Register by Feb 15 for Spring 2023
Business Resource Directory
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