CVSBDC advisor Rosi Beachy will be in Greene County Tuesday, October 14th! Stop by the Greene County Visitor's Center with any questions you may have about entrepreneurship, including: ✅ business operations ✅ sales and marketing ✅ grants and funding ✅ business planning ✅ financing and selling To schedule an appointment, reach out to us at contact@cvsbdc.org or 434-295-8198.
Central VA Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)
Business Consulting and Services
Charlottesville, VA 913 followers
Business resources, professional and technical experts in your community, confidential and at no charge
About us
We are Central Virginia's business advisors, here to help you improve, expand and protect your business or get started. We have a deep network of local and national resources with expertise in various industries and business related fields, access to financial and market research, and strategic refinement tools. We provide training, opportunities to connect and confidential one-on-one meetings for you to not just survive, but thrive. The Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CV SBDC) is one of 27 centers across Virginia providing professional business consulting, training and information resources to help grow and strengthen Virginia businesses. The CV SBDC offers free services, assisting with feasibility studies, customer discovery, pitch decks, business planning, sponsors seminars and training, and provides information and other services to area small and mid-sized businesses. Hosted by Community Investment Collaborative, we have an office in Charlottesville and travel to Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, and Orange counties. If you are outside of this region, visit our Statewide SBDC website (http://virginiasbdc.org/) for the SBDC nearest you. To schedule a visit please call us at: (434) 295-8198 or e-mail: sbdc@cvsbdc.org. The CV SBDC receives programmatic and financial support from the U. S. Small Business Administration, George Mason University, Community Investment Collaborative, City of Charlottesville, Counties of Albemarle, Greene, Louisa, Fluvanna, Orange and Nelson. All SBDC programs are nondiscriminatory and available to individuals with disabilities.
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- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Charlottesville, VA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1990
- Specialties
- Small Business Counseling, Business Growth, Business Education, Business Wokshops, Business Strategy, Business Plans, Financial Health assessment, Funding strategy, Small/Mid-sized Business Counseling at No Fee, Capital Access, Financial Assistance, SBA Loans, Commercial Loans, Business Strategy, Customer Research, Industry Research, and Financial Research
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300 Preston Avenue, Suite 206
Charlottesville, VA 22902, US
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803 South Main Street
Culpeper , VA 22701, US
Employees at Central VA Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC)
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Jay Lester
Principal at Essex Strategic Consulting
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Hope Lawrence
Kamille.io Founder | Revenue Growth Platform for Wholesale Makers
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Tom Kelly
Product management leader with corporate and small business expertise
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Elizabeth Ladner
Entrepreneur | Project Manager | Web Designer | Researcher | Digital Marketing Consultant
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Pitch Preview is back! If you're an early-stage startup entrepreneur seeking investment, this is your chance to grow your confidence and improve your presentation by getting feedback from real angel investors with Charlottesville Angel Network. Pitch Preview is a free, virtual event - apply to be part of the November 6th event by Friday, October 24th! ➡️ Apply here: https://loom.ly/iwsSWPg #startup #entrepreneur #centralva #angelinvesting
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💡 Join CV SBDC advisor and former grant writer Rosi Beachy for this webinar that explores how to find and apply for grants, how to know what's right for you, and how to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. ➡️ Register here: https://loom.ly/L63BCxk #centralva #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #grants
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Today, we stopped in to see Culpeper Competes Winner Christina Flores of Ducking Gravity! Ducking Gravity offers fitness and wellness programs for all ages utilizing aerial silks, including new yoga class offerings. Looking for a fun, new outlet for a workout and self-expression for you and your family? Check out Ducking Gravity! #DuckingGravity #AerialSilks #centralva #smallbusiness
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🚗🍿 Congratulations to the Drive In at Fork Union on a successful ribbon cutting earlier this month! We're proud to be part of your journey, and we can't wait for the community to see all of your hard work at your grand re-opening next year! #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #centralva
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Orange County - our popular AI training is coming to the Orange Community Center on October 7th! Join our director Bo Grist for a walkthrough of basic AI software, followed by a tutorial on how to write effective prompts and how you can use it to maximize efficiency in your business operations! 👉 Space is limited, so register today!: https://loom.ly/avxhm9k Orange County, VA Economic Development #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #centralva #orangecounty #thinkorangeva
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✨Client Spotlight: Rozwaduckie Design!✨ Based in Culpeper County, Rozwaduckie Design specializes in logos, branding, and print and web-based design for businesses. Since connecting with the SBDC, owner Antony Rozwadowski cited an increase in his own confidence as a business owner, as well as access to important tools and considerations that helped him reach the milestone of 1 year in business in July 2025. His participation in this year's Culpeper Competes cohort and the CV SBDC's Business Essentials Training courses provided the clarity he needed to become a go-to designer with a loyal client base. #smallbusiness #clientspotlight #entrepreneurship #centralva
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💻 Ready to grow your business but not satisfied with your website? CV SBDC Director Bo Grist is ready to walk you through Umso, an easy-to-use, beginner-friendly website creation software that will help you build a fully-functioning informational site to display your products, services, and your story. ➡️ Space is limited for this class, so register today: https://loom.ly/ly7FkcM #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #websitedesign #centralva
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This event is part of Capital Pathways, a no-cost program from the Virginia SBDC that helps small businesses get the funding they need to grow. The program is designed for very small (fewer than 10 employees), emerging, and growth-ready businesses that face challenges accessing traditional financing. It offers hands-on group learning, guided implementation, and extended one-on-one support focused on strengthening your finances, loan applications, and legal setup. Learn more about Capital Pathways: https://lnkd.in/eMQcfP8Z
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☕ Charlottesville Entrepreneurs & Espresso — Tuesday, September 16 | 9:00–11:00 AM 📍 Irving Theater at the CODE Building 🔑 Entrance tip: Use the THEATER ENTRANCE off Water Street (rear side of the building) Start your Tuesday with purpose—fresh brews, bold ideas, and brilliant minds at CE²! This free, in-person event is your chance to connect with founders, builders, and curious thinkers over coffee and conversation. 💡 Early-Stage: Stephen Levin, Owner of Control Alt Recycle, will share how he’s building a business that gives old tech new life. With a background in public service and a passion for sustainability, Stephen’s work helps institutions reduce e-waste and rethink the lifecycle of electronics. His story is one of local impact, circular economy thinking, and community-driven entrepreneurship. 📦 Bonus: Stephen is hosting a mini recycling drive at CE²! Bring your old phones, laptops, game systems, cables, and other small devices—he’ll recycle them for free. ⚠️ Please skip TVs, monitors, and printers—reach out to Stephen directly for those. 🧠 Crash & Learn: Greg Frank, Independent Consultant in AI Systems, will offer a behind-the-scenes look at how startups and technical teams are applying AI in the life sciences. From model design to production infrastructure, Greg advises on building data-driven systems that support real-world decision-making. Expect insights into the intersection of cutting-edge research and practical implementation—especially in high-stakes, human-centered domains. 📌 Register now so we can save you a cup!: https://lnkd.in/gGtJHVDu 🙏 Special thanks to our sponsors: Codebase Coworking, Community Investment Collaborative (CIC), Design Clarity, Central VA Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC), and University of Virginia Darden School of Business.