VIRGINIA AGENCIES: 

Central Virginia Business Directory   (434) 385 - 1654   On-Line
On-line information and resources about doing business in Virginia and the state in general.

Center for Innovative Technology   (703) 689 - 3000   Herndon
To commercialize intellectual property from universities and laboratories and grow entrepreneurial companies.

Charlottesville Venture Group   (434) 979-7259   Charlottesville
Addresses the need for educating and promoting the Charlottesville entrepreneurial community in order to further enhance the intellectual, social, economic and human capital of our community, region and state.

Darden Progressive Incubator   (434) 243 - 4300   Charlottesville
To foster the formation and development of start-up businesses to the point of pursuing and obtaining appropriate third party investment support.

Entrepreneurs Forum of Hampton Roads (EFHR)   757-687-7781   Hampton Roads
An opportunity for entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs to network, share information, and talk to the people who have been there.

Hampton Roads Technology Council (HRTC)   On-Line
Through various initiatives, this member-driven non-profit organization is transforming the region and its technology companies into world-recognized technology leaders.

International Trade Administration (ITA)   1-800-USA-TRADE   Washington D.C.
To help your U.S. businesses participate fully in the growing global marketplace.

MatchMaker   On-line
A comprehensive searchable database of Virginia’s technology companies for strategic partnering opportunities.

National Association of Women Business Owners   (703) 506 - 3268   Vienna
Propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide.

Northern Virginia Technology Council   (703) 904 - 7878 ext. 204
Provides networking and other resources to its members.

Office of Science and Technology   (804) 371 - 5599   Richmond
The Program offers assistance to hi-tech businesses in federal research and development funding opportunities.

Peninsula Alliance for Economic Development   1-800-368-4212   Hampton
Various resources and information for entrepreneurs and investors.

Southeastern Virginia Electronic Commerce Forum   (757) 594 - 7092    Newport News
To enhance the business practice of electronically exchanging and integrating information between organizations to improve productivity, profitability, and competitiveness.

SCORE Association   (434) 295 - 6712   Charlottesville
A nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth, and success of small business nationwide.

University of Virginia Patent Foundation   (434) 924 - 2175   Charlottesville
Technology transfer office.

VA2020   (804) 225 - 8122   Richmond
Networking resources and conferences.

Virginia Biotechnology Association   (804) 643 - 6360   Richmond
To promote the biotechnology industry in Virginia through various means.

Virginia Biotechnology Research Park   (804) 828 - 5390   Richmond
A technology center dedicated to fostering development of Virginia's biosciences industry through technology transfer, new business formation, expansion of existing businesses and business attraction.

Virginia Department of Business Assistance   (804) 371 - 8200   Richmond
Ensuring that businesses not only find Virginia an excellent place to locate, but also an ideal place to grow, expand, and make additional investments.

Virginia Economic Development Partnership   On-Line
Resources for doing business in Virginia.

Virginia Enterprise Initiative Program (VEI)   Various Locations
VEI provides grants to be used to cover operating costs, administration, and loan loss reserve. Grants have ranged between $50,000 and $70,000.

Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council   (804) 780 - 2322   Richmond
Provides a variety of programs and services for corporate representatives and minority entrepreneurs, in both formal and informal settings to foster the development of long-term, mutually beneficial business relationships.

Virginia Piedmont Technology Council   (434) 817 - 6300   Charlottesville
To promote the regional implementation of technology by business, government and education to enhance effectiveness and competitiveness.

Virginia Procurement Pipeline   (540) 831 - 6392   Radford
Delivers information and data necessary to establish sustainable competitive advantages for the businesses of the Commonwealth.

Virginia’s Region 2000   (800) 628 - 3413   Lynchburg
Serves and supports business growth in The Smarter Region.

Virginia Technology Alliance   (804) 897 - 2780   Midlothian
Encourage and support the growth and recruitment of businesses and other organizations throughout Virginia that develop, produce and use technology and facilitate the establishment of new technology companies.

Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia   (703) 534 - 6220   Falls Church
Offers free and low-cost training programs, free one on one technical counseling, marketing assistance, access to those who can make loans, help in getting special certifications to do business with local, state and federal government, a resource library, computers and Internet access, and more

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