No-Cost advising for your small business
Businesses that work with an SBDC achieve 50% greater sales growth than those that go it alone.
The nationwide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) promotes the growth of local small businesses and nurtures the dreams of aspiring entrepreneurs. A brighter and more prosperous community is built on the foundation of our small business assistance programs.
The Greater Roanoke and NRV SBDC proudly serves both regions as the go to for small business growth.
how is it no cost?
The Greater Roanoke and 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 City of Roanoke, Franklin County, Botetourt County, Alleghany County, Roanoke County, City of Salem, Town of Blacksburg, Town of Christiansburg, Pulaski County, City of Radford, Floyd County, Giles County, Town of Narrows, and Town of Pearisburg.
Training and Programs are offered at cost and support training and program efforts.
Services
We become part of your team and provide technical assistance for finance, access to capital, operations, HR, and marketing.
Groups can push you further. We host growth groups to provide a framework for creating sustainable foundations to future proof your business.
Learn business with our interactive workshops, get engaged with our one-of-a-kind programs, or find resources you need when you need them.
1048
Small businesses served
9.27M
Capital secured with our assistance
1307
Training attendees
Meet theTeam
Jeff Robertson
Advisor and Franklin County Lead
Tom Tanner
Regional Lead
Advisor
Heather Fay
Regional Program Director
and Botetourt Lead
Amanda Forrester
Executive DIrector
We’re Hiring!
NRV Lead
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Use the link in email to schedule a time with your advisor *
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*We can’t wait to meet with you! The average time until appointment availability is two weeks. We offer virtual (most prefered by business owners) and in-person appointments at our downtown Roanoke office location. Our general hours of availability are 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, each advisors hours vary.
UPCOMING TRAINING
Intro to State government contracting
Gov Con 101: Creating a capabilities statement
October 15
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Virtual
foodiepreneur week conference
Infusing AI to boost your business
October 21 - 24
Hybrid
October 24
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual
Let’s grow your business
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Greater Roanoke and NRV SBDC
7 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24011
By Appointment Only
Parking: Downtown
Call or text 540- 632-1174
hello@roanokesmallbusiness.org
