Resources for Entrepreneurs and Businesses in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

Mecklenburg County, Virginia is located on Highway 58 and the intersection of Interstates 85 & 95, on the border of Virginia and North Carolina. It includes 6 incorporated Towns: Brodnax, Boydton, Chase City, Clarksville, La Crosse, and South Hill. As of the 2020 census, the population was 30,319. [Wikipedia]
Mecklenburg County, Virginia offers local resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Many regional, state, and national business resources are also available.
Featured Resources

SOVA Innovation Hub

RISE Business Pitch Competition


CO.STARTERS Generator - Entrepreneurship Training for Students

IdeaBuddy
Business planning software that helps turn great ideas into successful businesses

LOCAL RESOURCES

Mecklenburg County Economic Development Department
Angie Kellet

Chase City Chamber of Commerce

Lake Country Chamber of Commerce

South Hill Chamber of Commerce

Longwood Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Lake Country Development Corporation Loan Fund
Sangi Cooper

Virginia's Growth Alliance
David Denny

Southern Piedmont Technology Council
Professional Organization

Virginia Cooperative Extension - Mecklenburg County

Town of South Hill Farmers Market

SOVA Food Hub dba SOVA Makers Market

The Institute for Advanced Learning & Research (IALR)

Mecklenburg County Public Library
4 branches in Mecklenburg County
TALENT & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

Virginia Career Works - South Central Region

Southside Virginia Community College

Mecklenburg County Public Schools
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