Stronger Together : Strategic Partnerships for Small Business Growth
About this workshop
In 2026, successful small businesses are no longer growing in isolation. This session explores how strategic partnerships—between businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations—can expand reach, reduce costs, and create new revenue opportunities. Attendees will learn how to identify the right partners, structure collaborations, and avoid common pitfalls, with real-world examples that can be applied immediately.
You’ll learn how to:
- Identify strategic partnership opportunities that support business growth.
- Structure collaborations between businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations.
- Reduce costs and create new revenue opportunities through partnerships.
- Avoid common partnership pitfalls using real-world examples and practical strategies.
Who should attend
This workshop is designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizational leaders interested in building strategic partnerships to strengthen and grow their businesses.
What you’ll walk away with
Participants will leave with practical strategies for identifying and developing successful partnerships, a better understanding of collaborative business models, and real-world examples they can begin applying immediately.
Presented by
Andy Gyurisin, Director, Laurel Ridge Small Business Development Center
Presented in partnership with
Top of Virginia Regional Chamber
Before you attend
- Bring your own lunch.
- Be prepared to network and learn.
Registration
There is no fee to attend, but registration is required.
Date: Wednesday, August 5
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Winchester Regional Airport Business Center
491 Airport Road
Winchester, VA 22602
Funding Disclosure
The Virginia SBDC Network is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Commonwealth of Virginia, George Mason University, and local host institutions. Full disclosures regarding federal funding are available at virginiasbdc.org/funding-sources. The Virginia SBDC is nationally accredited by America’s SBDC.
Fee: No Cost
Location
All programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis to all legal residents and citizens of the United States.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Full disclosures regarding federal funding are available at https://www.virginiasbdc.org/funding-sources/.
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