Serving Lynchburg, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell County
Our Advisors are Subject Matter Experts who are ready to help you work through issues at your small business. They have years of experience in their own small business and are ready to bring that to advising. We value creative thinking, sharing our knowledge, and working through issues as a team. Our knowledge of local resources and state and federal programs can help you grow your business. Request a meeting with an Advisor or one of our Mentors – it is a free and confidential service.
Jawansa Hall comes to the SBDC with over 16 years of creative experience in design, branding, and marketing. His innovative but practical application for building brands and brand identities has gained him awards for Best Marketing Agency, Best Graphic Designer, as well as Lynchburg’s Millennial on the Move, now known as Lynchburg Business Magazine’sTop 20 Under 40. Jawansa’s guidance has helped both non-profits and small businesses master their brand and how to share their story with world.
Jordan comes to the SBDA as a Business Advisor for Finance & Planning. Drawing on a decade of experience in a variety of fields, ranging from product start-ups to management consulting to multi-national automotive manufacturers, he utilizes these broad experiences to help small business owners achieve their goals in the Lynchburg region. As an advisor, Jordan strives to connect with each individual client and provide targeted guidance as is needed.
Maria is happy to serve as the Food & Beverage expert on the SBDC Advisory team. Her experience ranges from managing share-used commercial kitchen spaces to selling products at farmer’s markets, working as a professional pastry chef to managing business operations. She has led launches for two different bakeries in Virginia, most recently The Flour District in Lynchburg, and has worked with both the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences.
Stephanie has worked with the SBDC since 2014 and has been Executive Director since 2018. She develops training programs and conferences for small businesses in our region. As an advisor, she often works with clients who are working to expand their markets, get started in government contracting, exporting, and to better understand their customers. She also coaches businesses through business plan development.
At the Small Business Development Center – Lynchburg Region, one of our most exciting annual projects is the partnership we have with Central Virginia Community College for students to build websites for a lucky few small businesses in our region. For several years, students in ITP 258 Systems Development Project,
Are you a small business owner in Campbell County, looking for a financing opportunity to take your venture to the next level? The Campbell County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) has just unveiled an exciting new program designed to do just that. We are proud to introduce the Campbell Low-interest Momentum
The Downtown Lynchburg Association (DLA) and The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is excited to announce the winners of DLA’s inaugural Launch LYH pitch competition. This unique program sought to boost economic growth and revive the heart of Lynchburg by supporting aspiring entrepreneurs who want to start, move, or expand their
Meet a new solution to closing the retirement savings gap Retirement planning is a crucial aspect of financial well-being, but not all workers have access to employer-sponsored retirement savings plans. Recognizing this gap, a new retirement savings program called RetirePath is set to launch in late June for Virginia workers.
Improve the Skills for Your Businesses Employees By Tim Saunders at Central Virginia Workforce Development Board With Baby Boomers continuing to retire in record numbers, many employers are losing decades of institutional knowledge and expertise from staff who have held positions of leadership in their organization. In some cases, these
LYNCHBURG, Virginia – Applications are now open for Launch LYH – Downtown Lynchburg Association’s newest small business support program. Launch LYH will provide aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners gap funding to help them start up or expand in a Downtown Lynchburg storefront. Through the program, new amenities and attractions
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