Best Small Business Resources in the Richmond Area

Description

Downtown Hopewell provides networking and learning opportunities for local businesses. This organization can help you find real estate for your business, network with other downtown businesses, and even receive one-on-one counseling. 

Restrictions

Entrepreneurs planning to own or who already own a business in downtown Hopewell. 

Description

The greatest strength of the SBDC is their free, confidential, 1-on-1 business mentoring for anyone who seeks it. Sometimes in order to be considered for mentoring from one of their professional business advisors, you may have to attend a class/workshop or at least present your business plan. SBDC's are located all throughout the state and you should use the SBDC closest to your location if possible, but you can often transfer to a different location if they do not fit your needs.

Description

Gather is a coworking space that provides basic office amenities as well as networking opportunities. You can choose a more basic membership to access the space, or pay for additional services such as a private office and use of conference rooms. 

Description

SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) is a leading, nation-wide organization that has assisted millions of entrepreneurs over its 50+ years of operation. SCORE is a resource partner of the SBA that offers access to a network of experienced business leaders who donate time to mentor entrepreneurs and small business owners. They also host free or inexpensive workshops online and at 300 local chapters around the United States. Mentoring can be conducted either in person or remotely and is always free and confidential, no matter how often you take advantage of this service.