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Governor Announces Small Business Advisory Board and Virginia Small Business Financing Authority Appointments
VDBA AWARDED GOVERNOR'S 2008 SWaM INNOVATOR AWARD AT 20TH PUBLIC PROCUREMENT FORUM
Governor Announces VSBFA assistance for business loan restructuring
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Business Sales Growth Program to Debut - Oct 6
What They're Saying
The Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP) just completed its annual customer survey. See the overall rating here. Sample comments:
We have worked with our project managers a TON! They have been very helpful and flexible to provide us with quality training as well as working with us through the Jobs Investment Program. Keep up the good work!
I have been associated in the HR Function for over 30 years and have never seen a more user-friendly approach when it comes to programs like this. Truly focused on the goal (Jobs) and ease of use for the Customer. Thank you.
The Virginia Jobs Investment Program has enabled our company to expand our internal training program which is critical in the attraction of new employees as well as a valuable retention tool in maintaining our workforce. The program is a key ingredient to our overall strategy of providing our staff the ability to increase their skill sets in the IT business space which is so vital to the Northern Virginia economy.
Testimonial from Olivia Denton-Barrett, a participant in the SWVA one-on-one counseling program:
Thanks so much for your time and valuable insight. My family and I have discussed all the items you went over with me, and we plan to pursue the avenues you mentioned. I think what you are doing is an important, and needed, service to small business.
VDBA People and Programs Recognized
VDBA's statewide Entrepreneur Express program has been nominated for an "Innovations in American Government" Award presented by the Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the Harvard Kennedy School.
The Southwest Virginia Entrepreneur Express program was nominated for the Jerry W. Davis Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence. This award is sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) at the University of North Alabama. There are 25 Virginia counties and 8 Virginia cities in the ARC region. VDBA's partner, the Blue Ridge Crossroads Development Authority (BRCEDA) in Galax won the award. Congratulations!
VDBA's Entrepreneur Express Program, in partnership with Virginia's Community College system, will receive national attention at the 2009 Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE).
Sandy Ratliff, Business Services Manager for VDBA's Abingdon office will share the stage with Trenton Hightower, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development Services, Virginia Community College System, to present A Winning Combination: Partnerships that Produce.
Ms. Ratliff will also present Entrepreneurship Plus (ePlus) at Virginia Western Community College with Dr. Chuck Terrell, Vice President Workforce Development, Virginia Western Community College,
