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
LOCAL RESOURCES
Mecklenburg County Economic Development Department
Angie Kellet
Southern Virginia Regional Alliance
Southern Piedmont Technology Council
Professional Organization
Virginia Cooperative Extension - Mecklenburg County
Town of South Hill Farmers 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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