AMERICA’S SBDC’S ARE THE
LEADERS
IN JOB CREATION AND MEASURABLE ECONOMIC RESULTS
The RRSBDC proudly serves the Roanoke Valley, Franklin County, New River Valley, and Alleghany Highlands
WE BUILD COMMUNITIES
AND ARE DEDICATED TO SERVING . . .
RURAL DEVELOPMENT
The RRSBDC is dedicated to helping rural communities flourish. We give people the resources they need to start and grow their own businesses, creating jobs and boosting their local economies.
UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES
We are here to help those that need it most. There are so many communities that lack available resources to start and grow their own business. We believe all people deserve access to the best business guidance.
ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS
We provide resources that are critical to helping businesses launch and grow. Whether through close mentoring or facilitating rapid development, we help our clients reach their goals.
EXPORT
Taking a business international is a big undertaking. We guide our clients through the process to begin exporting quickly and successfully.
MILLENNIALS + GEN Z
We are committed to building a better future by supporting younger generations in their entrepreneurial efforts. We help young adults, and even kids and teens start and grow their own business.
TECH DEVELOPMENT
We have a focus on advancement through technology. We support tech growth in many different industries that are improving the lives of people across our region, the country and around the world.
COVID-19 RESPONSE
The global pandemic hit small businesses hard, forcing many companies to pivot in order to survive. In these difficult times, current and prospective business owners have turned to us more than ever for guidance and resources.
VETERANS
We take pride in serving those who have dedicated themselves to the service of our country. It is an honor to help veterans start and grow their businesses through our Vet Biz Program.
WOMEN-OWNED
WE are dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs. We provide women-owned businesses with the resources, network, and programs they need to thrive.
OUR 2022 ANNUAL RESULTS…
$51 MILLION
IN STATE REVENUE GENERATED BY RRSBDC
$510 THOUSAND
IN LOCAL REVENUE GENERATED BY RRSBDC
OUR CLIENTS GENERATED…
$7 BILLION
IN LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS SALES
AND WE HELPED THEM ACCESS …
$14 MILLION
IN NEW CAPITAL TO HELP THEIR BUSINESS RECOVER AND GROW
AND CREATE …
145
NEW JOBS
22
SBDC CLIENTS STARTED BUSINESSES DURING THE PANDEMIC
SERVING AMERICA’S KEY DEMOGRAPHICS …
51%
OF ADVISING CLIENTS ARE WOMEN
24%
OF CLIENTS ARE MINORITIES
12%
OF CLIENTS ARE VETERANS
1,722
TOTAL CLIENTS SERVED IN 2022
ROANOKE REGIONAL SBDC NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT
TO CONTINUE SERVING OUR COMMUNITIES
SOURCE OF STATISTICS
Clients self-report data with supporting documents. In 2020, 17% of clients responded.
Your local small business champions:
Partners
The RRSBDC 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 Roanoke City, Franklin County, Botetourt 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.
