September 2003
The
Virginia Small Business Development Center Network is pleased to announce the newest resource for Virginia businesses -
www.virginiasbdc.org - is a site to connect businesses with local SBDCs and business assistance, training and information resources. We can help you help your clients, constituents or members.
Who We Are
The Virginia SBDC network is the most extensive business development program in the Commonwealth. We are an organization of 29 local SBDCs across Virginia providing professional business counseling, training and information resources to help grow and strengthen Virginia businesses. For established firms, emerging companies or aspiring entrepreneurs, the Virginia SBDC is the place where business comes to talk business. Business owners and managers can count on professional guidance, experienced insight, practical solutions and respect for confidentiality when they work with a local SBDC. The network is a strategic alliance between the U.S. Small Business Administration, Mason Enterprise Center of George Mason University, educational institutions, chambers of commerce and economic development organizations. To find the center serving your community, visit
www.virginiasbdc.org/statemap.html
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NxLevel Training
NxLevel is a national entrepreneurial training program that helps entrepreneurs learn the skills needed to create and strengthen successful business ventures. The 12-session, 15-week course guides businesses owners in developing a comprehensive business plan. The Virginia SBDCs are the sole provider of NxLevel training in Virginia.
Fall 2003
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Upcoming Events
The Virginia SBDCs have a full schedule this fall, including these featured events:
For a complete listing of upcoming SBDC training in your area, contact your local SBDC
www.virginiasbdc.org/officeandcontact.asp
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Spanish Language Programs
The Virginia SBDC published a Spanish language Guide to Doing Business that can be found at
www.virginiasbdc.org/vasbdcpubs.html. Spanish business ownership training is being planned for Northern Virginia, Southwest Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley with funding support from the Virginia Department of Business Assistance. Details will be posted at
www.virginiasbdc.org. Also stay tuned for a Spanish version of the Virginia SBDC website.
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Call for Nominations
Virginia Small Business Veteran of the Year Award - The Virginia SBDC Network is proud to work with and assist veteran business owners. In an effort to better identify Virginia Veterans and demonstrate our commitment to the success of veteran entrepreneurs, the Virginia Small Business Veteran of the Year Award was established in 2001. Nominations for 2003 are being accepted now. The award will be presented in March 2004. More information can be found at
www.virginiasbdc.org/publications/callfornominations.doc
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Sponsors and Partners
The Virginia SBDC Network is a strategic alliance between our sponsors, the U.S. Small Business Administration, George Mason University-Mason Enterprise Center, and local partners throughout Virginia. Partners include premier institutions in the community such as universities, community colleges, chambers of commerce, municipalities and economic development organizations.
This cooperative agreement is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.
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