COUNSELING RESOURCES
NORTHERN NECK VIRGINIA
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The following resources provide Free counseling and low-cost classes to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Contact the organization to see what services may be available to your business. If you feel an organization should be added to this list, please email feedback@vdba.virginia.gov.
Manufacturing Technology Center
Keith Thompson
Director
1000 E. Main Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
276-223-4799
jwcthomk@wcc.vccs.edu
The MTC SBDC provides high-quality, in-depth business counseling and technical assistance services in the complex area of environmental compliance.
http://www.mtcofswva.org
Mason Enterprise Center PTAP
Jim Regan
Director
4031 University Drive, Ste. 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-277-7700
ptap@gmu.edu
PACs provide technical assistance to small businesses interested in federal, state and local government contracting.
http://www.gmu.edu/gmu/PTAP/
Northern Neck Microenterprise Program
Judith Tulis
PO Box 1600
Warsaw, VA 22572
804-333-1900
jtulis@nnpdc17.state.va.us
Microenterprise loan programs provide business training, technical assistance, capital, and follow-up assistance, as a tool for economic empowerment, particularly to serve women, minorities, low-income individuals, and others who cannot access traditional capital markets.
http://www.nnpdc17.state.va.us
Rappahannock Region Small Business Development Center
Brian Baker
Director
121 University Boulevard
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
540-286-8060
bbaker@umw.edu
SBDCs provide counseling to entrepreneurs and small and emerging businesses on a range of topics, from accounting principles and product licensing to tax planning and e-commerce. Your local SBDC should be your first stop for counseling assistance.
http://www.rrsbdc.biz
SCORE - Hampton Roads Chapter
Richard Lammers
Chairman
Federal Building, Room 737, 200 Granby Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-441-3733
scorehr60@whro.net
SCORE provides free and confidential small business mentoring and advice on the full range of business topics via one-on-one counseling and email.
http://www.score.org
SCORE - Peninsula Chapter
Ronald Robinson
Chairman
c/o Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, 1919 Commerce Drive, Suite 320
Hampton, VA 23666
757-262-2000
score100@seva.net
SCORE provides free and confidential small business mentoring and advice on the full range of business topics via one-on-one counseling and email.
http://www.score.org
SCORE - Williamsburg Chapter
James Brock
Chairman
c/o Chamber of Commerce, 421 North Boundary Street
Williamsburg, VA
757-229-6511
wacc@williamsburgcc.com
SCORE provides free and confidential small business mentoring and advice on the full range of business topics via one-on-one counseling and email.
http://www.score.org
Warsaw Small Business Development Center
Penny Kervill
P. O. Box 490, 479 Main Street
Warsaw, VA 22572
804-333-0286
sbcwarsaw@sylvaninfo.net
SBDCs provide counseling to entrepreneurs and small and emerging businesses on a range of topics, from accounting principles and product licensing to tax planning and e-commerce. Your local SBDC should be your first stop for counseling assistance.
http://departments.mwc.edu/sbdc/www
Your local economic development office and chamber of commerce are also excellent resources for business-related questions and possible mentor programs. Phone numbers can be found in your phone book or on the web pages in our Local and Regional Resources page.
Not finding what you're looking for? Contact DBA's Virginia Business Information Center, our toll-free business hotline, at 1-866-248-8814 or 371-0438 for Richmond-area businesses.
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