MISSION

Mission Statement The Mission of the Department of Business Assistance is to promote economic growth by helping Virginia businesses prosper.

Virginia is known throughout the world as a home to strong, successful businesses. Maintaining this position as a corporate leader takes constant nurturing of both new and existing businesses throughout our Commonwealth. Toward that end, the Virginia Department of Business Assistance was created.

The Virginia Department of Business Assistance is the economic development agency devoted to the growth and success of the Commonwealth's business community. Established by the Virginia General Assembly in July 1996, the Department of Business Assistance rounds out our state's economic development program by ensuring that businesses not only find Virginia an excellent place to locate, but also an ideal place to grow, expand, and make additional investments.

The agency carries out its mission through its programs and services, which include:

• access to capital,
• small business counseling,
• workforce training, and
• pro-active business problem-solving.

Recent Annual Reports:

• 2006 Annual Report
• 2005 Annual Report
• 2004 Annual Report
• 2003 Annual Report
• 2002 Annual Report
• 2001 Annual Report

Strategic Plans:

• Agency
• Service Areas