Longwood SBDC

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Longwood SBDC No cost one-on-one consulting for small businesses at 5 locations to serve you.

Farmville (434) 395-2086
South Boston (434) 572-5444
Petersburg (804) 518-2003
Danville (434) 797-8482
Martinsville (276) 656-5475

2026 Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey- Let YOUR voice be heard!The Federal Reserve’s 2026 Small Business Cre...
10/20/2026

2026 Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey- Let YOUR voice be heard!

The Federal Reserve’s 2026 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, and the Longwood SBDC is a partner in this effort.

Owners and key financial decisionmakers of for-profit businesses, share your recent experiences about what financial conditions you face, whether and how you use debt, and more. Your perspective matters. Answers to these questions contribute to data that directly inform the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others—a public good ultimately benefiting your business and others like yours.

Take the 12-minute survey now. Survey link in comments! Survey closes November 13, 2026.

Thank you so much Ellington Catering! We had a great event yesterday at SEED Innovation Hub.
10/15/2026

Thank you so much Ellington Catering! We had a great event yesterday at SEED Innovation Hub.

Keep the Scares Out of Your BusinessThe costumes may be fake—but cyber threats are real. Before Halloween, give your bus...
10/15/2026

Keep the Scares Out of Your Business

The costumes may be fake—but cyber threats are real.
Before Halloween, give your business a quick cybersecurity check:

☑️ Are important accounts protected with multifactor authentication?
☑️ Are your devices and software updated?
☑️ Is critical business information backed up?
☑️ Do employees know how to recognize suspicious messages?
☑️ Does your business have a plan for responding to a cyber incident?

Don’t wait for a frightening surprise. Take steps now to protect your customers, finances, and business.

Connect with the Longwood SBDC today!
Email: [email protected]

Ever wondered how to get into Government Contracting? This in-person event is for you! Learn what it really takes—regis...
10/13/2026

Ever wondered how to get into Government Contracting?

This in-person event is for you! Learn what it really takes—registrations, certifications, cybersecurity, and more—with expert Lynne Mann from the Virginia APEX Accelerator.

Event Name: In-Person Only: Mastering Government Contracting
Date & Time: 10/19/2026 from 11:30-2:00 PM.
(*Networking is from 11:30-12 and the workshop is from 12-2pm)
Location: 116 S South St, Farmville, VA 23901-1748

Email [email protected] to schedule your appointment! Space is limited so sign up today!

If you've got a product idea, a tool you built for yourself, or a business that's growing fast, bring it to lunch this W...
10/12/2026

If you've got a product idea, a tool you built for yourself, or a business that's growing fast, bring it to lunch this Wednesday!
Back of the Napkin: What Comes Next? Turning Business Ideas and Innovations into Opportunities
Wed, Oct 14 | 12–1 p.m. | Zoom | Free (Link in Comments)

Most of the people we work with didn't set out to be inventors. They just got tired of a tool that didn't work right, or...
10/09/2026

Most of the people we work with didn't set out to be inventors. They just got tired of a tool that didn't work right, or a process that wasted time, and fixed it themselves.

If that's you, there's free help for what comes next. Join us for lunch on October 14 and find out what it looks like.

Wed, Oct 14 | 12–1 p.m. | Zoom | Free. Link in Comments!

Mecklenburg - Is your business ready for the Holidays?Ready or not...here they come!Join Dana Knott with the Longwood SB...
10/08/2026

Mecklenburg - Is your business ready for the Holidays?

Ready or not...here they come!

Join Dana Knott with the Longwood SBDC for a practical Lunch & Learn designed to help business owners think about their holiday strategy. In this workshop, learn what you can do to plan now and be ready for the biggest shopping season of the year!

Space is limited so reserve your spot today! Registration Link in Comments!

💡 Curious about AI but not sure where to start?Join us for an in-person AI Basics Workshop designed to help small busine...
10/07/2026

💡 Curious about AI but not sure where to start?
Join us for an in-person AI Basics Workshop designed to help small business owners get comfortable with AI and explore practical ways to use it.

We’ll cover:
✅ Different AI platforms and what they can help you do
✅ How to get started and ask better questions
✅ What AI agents are and how they can support your business
✅ Ways to begin incorporating AI into everyday business tasks
From brainstorming marketing ideas to organizing your work, discover where AI could fit into your business. No prior AI experience needed!

📅 October 14
🕒 Time: 9-10 AM
📍 Location: SEED Innovation Hub @116 South Street, Farmville, VA 23901
🔗 Workshop registration link in comments!

Got an idea that could grow your business?Maybe you built a tool for your own work that others would buy. Maybe you have...
10/06/2026

Got an idea that could grow your business?

Maybe you built a tool for your own work that others would buy. Maybe you have a product idea you've never had time for. Or maybe your business is just growing fast and you need support.

Owners, makers, tinkerers, builders: bring your lunch and your idea. One free hour on Zoom with Longwood SBDC, Growth Labs at SEED, and Virginia SBDC's ICAP team.

📅 Wed, Oct 14 | 12–1 p.m. | Zoom
🔗 Register: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=90460015

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315 W 3rd Street
Farmville, VA
23901

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+14343952086

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