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Connecting you with resources, training, and confidential business advising to help you succeed in business. We’re the [Greater Roanoke & NRV] SBDC, America’s network for small business owners.
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We can’t wait to meet you! Once you request advising, you’ll receive an email (check spam) the next day with a link specific to match with an advisor and schedule your appointment.
The average time until appointment is two weeks. We offer virtual (most preferred by business owners) and in-person appointments at our downtown Roanoke office location.
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Request a list of resources to help you navigate the beginning states of starting a business. Once you are ready to open your doors, we’re here to help you with financing, marketing, bookkeeping, regulations, taxes, and hiring your first employee.
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Check out our resource library and attend upcoming workshops to navigate feasibility. Once you have solidified your idea and are ready to open your doors, we can help!
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Business owners that work with us see BIGGER, STRONGER, HEALTHIER bottom lines.
1048
Small Business Served
1307
Attended Training
9.27M
Financing Secured*
* Financing secured self reported as attributed to the assistance of the SBDC by clients served in 2024.
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We’re a back pocket secret weapon for the life of your business. Our expert business advisors offer confidential counseling on business topics that matters most to you, as often as needed, for free.
Funding Partners
Funding Partners
The Greater Roanoke & NRV SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and supported by America’s SBDC, Virginia SBDC, George Mason University Mason Enterprise. Other funding is provided by local administrations, economic development offices, organizations, and businesses that are all champions in your corner. Thank you to our fiscal host, the City of Roanoke for providing space and support for our work.
We currently serve and are funded by City of Roanoke, City of Salem, Botetourt County, Franklin County, Alleghany County, Roanoke County, Town of Blacksburg, Town of Christiansburg, Pulaski County, City of Radford, Floyd County, Giles County, Town of Narrows, and Town of Pearisburg.
