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 | Business Assistance The VAHCC Foundation offers this program to guide entrepreneurs toward building a stable foundation of economic development through the establishment of their own business. Counselors provide help resolving operating, financial, personnel and other business related concerns for established and start-up business owners. Our goal is to help small businesses grow by addressing their financial needs and providing a wide array of information, knowledge and other business development opportunities. |
Small Business Certification Resources
The VAHCC Foundation connects small businesses with certification and legal experts to provide assistance throughout the entire process of obtaining business certifications. Through partnerships with government agencies and Christian & Barton Law Firm, we offer information about qualifications, procedures, and benefits to obtaining certifications such as SWaM (Small, Women, and Minority Business Owner), allowing these businesses to become State suppliers.
Workshops
These free courses and workshops are conducted in partnership with Small Business Administration (SBA), Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), bilingual business counselors and business consultants. Workshops are offered throughout the year and include:
•Business Management and Web Marketing
•Social Networking and Web Marketing
•Creative Leadership
•Business Performance Management
•Cash Flow Management
•Networking
Industry Specific Licensing Workshops & Counseling
We offer one-on-one mentoring opportunities to entrepreneurs in areas such as marketing, human resource management, and micro-enterprise development.
Bilingual Business Program
Through a partnership with B. Garcia Tax and Business Service, Inc., the Foundation offers low cost business assistance and bilingual explanations to individuals who intend to start their own businesses.
Minority Business Certification Service
The VAHCCF in partnership with Christian & Barton LLP, offer current business owners and VAHCC members seeking to apply for
SWaM ('Small, Women- and Minority-owned Businesses') certification from the Commonwealth of Virginia, the opportunity to receive free assistance with the application process. Applicants are invited to seek guidance from the bilingual staff at the law firm of Christian & Barton, L.L.P., to ensure accurate completion of the application. Additionally, Christian & Barton, L.L.P., offers to serve as the Registered Agent with the State Corporation Commission for one year, free of charge, for all VAHCC members. A law firm staff member will meet with business owners seeking assistance with
SWaM certification or Registered Agent services at the VAHCC office by appointment. For more information, or to set an appointment time, contact Robin Randolph at 804-697-6333 or
rrandolph@cblaw.com.