CVSBDC

Welcome to the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center website.

Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, the CV SBDC is one of 29 centers across Virginia providing professional business consulting, training and information resources to help grow and strengthen Virginia businesses.

The CV SBDC offers free business consulting services, assists with feasibility studies and business planning, sponsors seminars and training, and provides information and other services to area small and mid-sized businesses. The center is hosted by The Thomas Jefferson Partnership for Economic Development.

The Central Virginia SBDC serves the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, and Orange. If you are outside of this region, visit our Statewide SBDC website for the SBDC nearest you.

To schedule a visit after browsing this site, please call us at: (434) 295-8198 or e-mail: sbdc@cstone.net. Appointments are required for consulting.

The CV SBDC receives programmatic and financial support from the U. S, Small Business Administration, George Mason University, James Madison University, The Thomas Jefferson Partnership for Economic Development, the University of Virginia, Louisa County, Fluvanna County and the Nelson County Economic Development Authority and the Greene County Economic Development County.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is partially funded under a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of the co-sponsor(s)' or participants' opinions,

products or services. All SBDC programs are nondiscriminatory and available to individuals with disabilities.

Peer Advisory Groups Now Forming!

The CV SBDC new peer advisory program, Business Advantage Circles, is now accepting applications for membership

Unlike a networking group, this new program provides a confidential, non-competitive forum for problem solving, sharing best practices, and, ultimately, contributing to the success of members’ businesses. Each circle, which is comprised of up to 8 business owners, prioritizes issues for the group to address and develops solutions that can be utilized. A facilitator assists the Circle and brings in experts as needed.

Circles help take the isolation of out of ownership; fill in weaknesses and share strengths; and help the owner manage the business.

Circles meet monthly for 2 hours. The fee is $90/month and discounts are available to area Chamber of Commerce members and other designated organizations.

Contact us today at sbdc@cstone.net or 434-295-8198 for more information and an application.

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