Blue Ridge Crossroads Small Business Development Center

09/23/2026

Are you starting a business—or ready to grow the one you already have?

Stop by the Southwest Region SBDC booth at Creator Con tomorrow and talk with us in person. Share your idea, ask a question, begin a counseling session, or schedule an appointment with the SBDC Director serving your community.

Your next step may begin with one quick conversation. We’d love to meet you!

📍 Creator Con at UVA Wise
🔗 https://dogoodfoundation.community/events/creatorcon

09/04/2026

Blue Ridge Crossroads Small Business Development Center, Blue Ridge Crossroads Economic Development Authority, and the Wired Road Authority are hiring an administrative assistant. Deadline to apply is September 30th at 5pm. Please see the announcement at the link for the full posting and how to apply!

Are you organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and great with people? Join our team and help support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and economic development throughout the region.

08/19/2026

Applications are now open for the Virginia SBDC Small Business Veteran of the Year Award! 🇺🇸

This award celebrates a Virginia veteran who has carried the courage, discipline and commitment of military service into small business ownership.

As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, Virginia SBDC is proud to recognize a veteran entrepreneur who continues America’s tradition of service, leadership and enterprise.

Our past honorees have built more than successful businesses. They have created jobs, served their neighbors and made a lasting difference in communities across the Commonwealth.

If you are a veteran entrepreneur with a story to share, we encourage you to apply. Know someone whose business and leadership deserve recognition? Please share this opportunity with them or tag them below 👇

Application: https://tally.so/r/Melg7p

08/11/2026

07/21/2026

Join the Southwest Virginia Small Business Development Center on July 28th for Red, White, and Revenue at the Charles R. King Community Center!

This event is designed to empower small businesses with practical education, access to valuable resources, and meaningful connections that help turn opportunity into sustainable profitability while strengthening the local economy

If you're interested in attending or being a vendor at the event, scan the QR codes or visit their website at https://go.sw.edu/4woaR9w

07/21/2026

RDBG LOAN ANNOUNCEMENT 3.75% interest rate:

This program is made possible through a $100,000 USDA Rural Business Development Grant, along with a Town contribution; this program will provide below-market financing to eligible small businesses . As loans are repaid, those funds will be reloaned to future businesses, creating a lasting economic development resource for our community.

Loan terms are designed to make financing more affordable, with interest rates 3% below the current prime at the time of lending. (that is a current loan rate of 3.75%) . Loans do require a match of 50% and will run as long as the $100,000 funds last. The maximum award amount is $50,000. Applications will be reviewed by an experienced local loan review committee with a rolling basis and the first review date being August 5th.

This Revolving Business Loan Fund is designed to support local business growth, encourage new investment, and strengthen our economy per the presentation at Town Council's last meeting made by Grant Consultant, Travis Jackson. It is not limited to downtown, but per the program guidelines downtown is given preference. Additional information, eligibility requirements, and application materials can be requested by emailing [email protected] or calling 276-728-2128. We are excited to invest in Hillsville's entrepreneur success!

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