The Virginia Department of Business Assistance is the Commonwealth's economic development agency for entrepreneurs, existing businesses, financing programs, and workforce incentives.

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The Virginia Business Information Center

1-866-248-8814 or vbic@vdba.virginia.gov

 

We've Moved!

Our new office location is the Jefferson Building on Bank Street:

1220 Bank Street

Richmond, VA 23219

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How VDBA Helps

Check this clip to see follow-up technical assistance VDBA provides clients.

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Our Partner of the Month for July

 

ThoseGeeks, LLC an Abingdon, VA-based web hosting and design company, recently donated their expertise to complete a new event management system for Virginia’s premier business development program, Entrepreneur Express.

The new system was designed so that budding entrepreneurs and small business owners could painlessly register for events online. The new system has allowed for easier access to local events, and has saved event managers time, allowing them to focus their efforts on aiding small business owners.

Jeremy Bise, Co-Founder of ThoseGeeks said, "We were excited for the chance to help the Entrepreneur Express program. Having attended some of the workshops, we recognized the tremendous value they provide to local small business owners who need help or are just getting started. We were happy to lend our help!"