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Small Business Development Center
| The Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a resource for entrepreneurs anywhere in the pipeline. Whether you are in the beginning stages of starting your business or are ready to expand, the Roanoke Regional SBDC provides one-on-one mentoring, workshops, and technical assistance proven to grow your business. Get Started Here |
The Advancement Foundation | The Advancement Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides infrastructure, support, and business assistance resources to create an effective local entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Advancement Foundation has numerous initiatives such as The GAUNTLET business development program & competition, the Innovation Mill, the HIVE business incubation center, Biz NATION, and more. |
| The GAUNTLET | The GAUNTLET is Virginia’s Largest Business Program and Competition. It is a 12-week business development cohort and system that connects entrepreneurs to the training, mentorship, and resources needed for success. Over 525 GAUNTLET alumni have received more than $1 million in cash and in-kind prizes over the past 6 years. |
| The Innovation Mill | The Innovation Mill’s mission is to increase the number of potential high growth companies across the commonwealth. The program is designed to increase business readiness, innovation, and success for new/early-stage high growth potential companies. Program participants are led through Research and Development, proof of concept, customer discovery, scalability models, investment potential, capital opportunities, and one-on-one industry expert mentors. |
| The HIVE Business Incubation Center | HIVE, or the Home of Innovative & Visionary Entrepreneurs, business incubation center offers low-cost office space to entrepreneurs and small businesses in tiered membership options. |
| Biz NATION | This platform is designed to expand access to resources and connect entrepreneurs to a network of like-minded individuals and mentors across local, regional, and state communities. |
| SCORE | The SCORE Association “Counselors to America’s Small Business” is a nonprofit association comprised of 13,000+ volunteer business counselors throughout the U.S. and its territories. Small businesses can receive technical assistance and guidance from trained SCORE mentors at no cost to the small business. |