Blue Ridge Crossroads Small Business Development Center

08/13/2025

Helping Southwest Virginia Businesses Thrive!

Capital Pathways is expanding across the entire Southwest Virginia SBDC region – and we’re building a contractor pool to help deliver financial education and one-on-one support to local small businesses.

Serving: Virginia Highlands • Blue Ridge Crossroads • Mountain Empire • Southwest Virginia Small Business Development Center

If you are interested in learning more about the business advisor contractor pool visit:

https://brcsbdc.org/rfp-capital-pathways-business-advisor-pool/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6b42sQPYEsULazDnpjj4MIQDjnG3d734zUqFoBQPePV0bDtnq2TSLJqfaHqg_aem_YMWzOI1S6QjmZBQ_yaaPDw

RFP- Capital Pathways Business Advisor Pool Capital Pathways is a specialized program within the Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network that empowers Virginia small businesses to secure the capital they need to grow. It is designed for very small (fewer than 10 employees) and emer...

08/11/2025

07/24/2025

Blue Ridge Crossroads Economic Development Authority is hiring an Executive Director for Blue Ridge Crossroads Small Business Development Center. The deadline to apply is 5pm on August 11th. See the job posting on Indeed, listed below, for all the details:

1 Blue Ridge Crossroads Economic Development Authority jobs. Apply to the latest jobs near you. Learn about salary, employee reviews, interviews, benefits, and work-life balance

04/06/2025

📢 Last Call! AI Workshop Tomorrow! 📢

Don't miss your chance to explore AI tools that can help boost sales, automate tasks, and save time for your business! Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting with it, this interactive session will give you real-world strategies to implement right away.

🗓 Tomorrow – Monday, April 7th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Rex Theater, Galax, VA and Virtual Option

✅ FREE event for all entrepreneurs and small business owners!
✅ Hands-on demos and expert insights

⏳ Sign up now before it’s too late! → https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=170450011

03/31/2025

🚨 Reminder: One Week Until Our AI Workshop! 🚨

AI is revolutionizing the way businesses market, sell, and engage with customers. Are you ready to learn how to use it to grow your business?

📅 Monday, April 7th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Rex Theater, Galax, VA and Virtual Option

💬 Question for you: Have you used AI in your business yet? If so, what tools have worked for you? Drop a comment below! ⬇️

Sign up now and join the conversation!
🔗 https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=170450011

03/26/2025

🤖 AI Isn’t the Future – It’s Happening NOW! 🤖

Are you using AI in your small business? If not, you might be missing out on tools that can save time, reduce costs, and improve customer experience!

Join us at the Rex Theater in Galax on April 7th to learn how real businesses are leveraging AI for:
📌 Marketing – Automate social media, ads, and customer interactions
📌 Customer Service – AI chatbots & instant responses
📌 Operations – Streamline scheduling, HR, and inventory management

This FREE workshop will give you hands-on experience with AI tools and actionable strategies to stay competitive!

📅 Date: Monday, April 7th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Rex Theater, Galax, VA and Virtual Option

Seats are limited—register today!
🔗 https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=170450011

03/21/2025

🚀 AI for Small Business: Learn, Adapt, and Thrive! 🚀

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way businesses operate, market, and engage with customers. Want to stay ahead in this evolving digital world? Join Blue Ridge Crossroads SBDC for an interactive workshop where we'll demystify AI and show you how to boost productivity, cut costs, and streamline operations!

📅 Monday, April 7th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Rex Theater, Galax, VA and Virtual Option

✅ Discover AI tools for marketing, customer service, and HR
✅ See live demos and hands-on examples
✅ Learn best practices for AI ethics and security

Don't miss out on this free opportunity to transform your business with AI! 💡

🔗 Register now: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=170450011

02/28/2025

Mount Rogers Regional Partnership is excited to share that today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that OastHouse Ventures will open sustainable indoor farming operations in Wildwood Commerce Park!

Wildwood Commerce Park is owned by the Blue Ridge Crossroads Economic Development Authority (BRCEDA). BRCEDA is a regional industrial facilities authority representing Carroll County, Virginia, Grayson County, Virginia, and Galax City, Virginia. The cooperation and investment of the three localities working together, along with significant investment from the Virginia To***co Region Revitalization Commission and other grant funders, to get the site shovel-ready brought this project to fruition. We are thrilled to welcome Oasthouse Ventures as the first tenant of Wildwood Commerce Park.

Read the full text of the Governor’s announcement at the link below.

https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2025/february/name-1042020-en.html

02/20/2025

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!

01/22/2025

Super excited to be working with the Town of Hillsville, VA and all the participants!!

01/15/2025

📊 Federal Taxes and Your New Business 🚀
Are you a new business owner? Start 2025 off on the right foot by joining our free Small Business Tax Workshop in partnership with the IRS on January 23rd, from NOON to 1 PM.

📌 What You'll Learn:
✅ Verify employee identity and status correctly
✅ Withhold federal taxes at the correct rate
✅ Properly deposit and pay withheld taxes
✅ File accurate and timely tax returns

🎤 About the Speaker: Cheryl Jackson, Senior Stakeholder Liaison for the IRS in Virginia, brings years of expertise in educating and assisting small businesses with tax compliance and documentation.

👉 Secure your spot today: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=900450001

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain clarity and confidence about your federal tax responsibilities!