Resources for Entrepreneurs and Businesses in Amelia County, Virginia
Amelia County, Virginia is a rural county South Central Virginia. Amelia County is on the southwest side of the Virginia state capital, Richmond, and is included in the greater Richmond metropolitan region. Highway 360 cuts across the county, through the county seat of Amelia Courthouse. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 13,265. [Wikipedia]
Amelia County offers local resources to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Many regional, state, and national business resources are also available.
Featured Resources
Winter 2024 Business Bootcamp powered by CO.STARTERS
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Entrepreneurs of all types are invited to join this virtual training program.
Longwood Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
LOCAL RESOURCES
Amelia County Chamber of Commerce
Amelia County Economic Development Authority (EDA)
Longwood Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Virginia Cooperative Extension - Amelia County
Amelia Barter Town Farmer's Market
James L. Hamner Public Library
TALENT & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
Virginia Career Works - South Central Region
Amelia County Public Schools
Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) Training
Brightpoint Community College
Online & Chester & Midlothian campuses
News & Events for Amelia County Entrepreneurs
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