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Four Va. businesses to receive flood solutions funding
RISE challenge winners could receive up to $300,000 each
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Four Virginia-based small businesses focused on coastal resiliency and flooding will receive funding to develop their products, Norfolk-based nonprofit RISE Resilience Innovations announced Thursday. Divided between rural and urban projects,
Va. CEOs expect increased sales despite shortages
In Q1 survey, 70% expect sales to increase in next six months
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About 70% of CEOs expect sales to increase in the next six months, despite supply chain and labor shortages, according to the first quarter CEO Economic Outlook survey conducted by
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South Hill grant aims to boost business district
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South Hill merchants figured out ways to keep business going during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, introducing Facebook Live videos from downtown stores that helped people shop from home,
Va. Beach launches small biz loan program
Initiative is city partnership with LISC of Hampton Roads
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The Virginia Beach Small Business Capital Access Program is offering loans of $15,000 to $25,000 to small businesses, with no payments required for the first six months. The program, which
Shenandoah Community Capital Fund to get $1M as part of federal program
U.S. SBA selected SCCF for Community Navigator Pilot Program
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The Shenandoah Community Capital Fund (SCCF) will receive $1 million in American Rescue Plan funding as part of the Community Navigator Pilot Program, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced Thursday.
Peduzzi Associates Ltd. names next president
Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Garry Dean will succeed Pete Peduzzi
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Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Garry Dean will become the president of Alexandria-based consulting company Peduzzi Associates Ltd. on Friday. Dean has served on the company’s board of advisers
State launches app to connect vendors with Va. agencies
Start Small app created by VDOT
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Virginia has launched an app to help connect state government agencies and other users with local, woman- and minority-owned businesses more efficiently, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Wednesday. The Start Small
Bridging the gap
Black-owned small businesses seek to overcome pandemic challenges
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At the beginning of 2020, A Family Affair Event Management had already filled its schedule for the year with an array of weddings and corporate, social and destination activities. Then
Northam proposes $353M for small biz, tourism relief
$4.3B in stimulus funds to be allocated during August special session
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Ahead of the General Assembly’s August special session, Gov. Ralph Northam said Monday he wants to spend $353 million of Virginia’s federal relief funding on small business recovery and assisting
PPP loans deadline extended to May 31
Move takes pressure off banks, businesses and backlogged SBA
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Businesses and banks received a two-month extension to apply for Paycheck Protection Program loans this week, as President Joe Biden signed legislation delaying the deadline for the latest round of