EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO START, MANAGE, AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS IS HERE. AND, IT'S FREE.
Smart Start
Using AI to Write Your Business Plan for Growth
Everything you need to start a business!
Know Your Numbers: How to Read and Use Your Financial Statements
QuickBooks 101
Set Up and Start Tracking Your Business Finances
Meet the Buyers Extravaganza — A Government Contracting Event
Our workshops, events, and programs bring together entrepreneurs, experts, and resources to help you take the next step in your business journey.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU THRIVE.
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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Starting a business can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Request resources to explore the beginning stages, and when you’re ready, we’ll help you with everything from financing and marketing to taxes and your first hire.
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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.
LET’S GROW YOUR BUSINESS
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.
