Virginia Small Town & Merchant Program

Independent retailers and restaurants are the heart and soul of small towns and main streets across Virginia. Successful retailers build vibrant downtown destinations, but they face unique challenges ranging from inventory control, advertising, merchandising and staffing, to big box competition.

The Virginia SBDC Small Town & Merchant Program is a comprehensive collection of workshops, hands-on initiatives and resources designed to address the specific needs of main street retail and restaurant businesses.

Local organizations such as Main Street programs, Chambers of Commerce, Retail and Restaurant Associations and others can work with the Virginia SBDC Small Town & Merchant Program to deliver targeted, relevant guidance that business owners and managers can put to use immediately.

Small Town & Merchant Program highlights:

• Individual, Comprehensive Retail Business Checkup and Restaurant Check-up 
• Confidential, On-site Business Visits
• Before/After Hours Seminars

 For more information on the Small Town & Merchant Program please contact your local Virginia SBDC