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We’re here to help your business start, relocate, or grow in Augusta County! We offer a wide array of services and work hard to reduce the uncertainty and red tape for new and existing businesses. Our services are free and confidential.
Augusta County Small Business Loan Fund
Augusta County is proud to offer microloans to businesses in Augusta County, ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 at a 3% interest rate. Loan funds can fund various expenses. To learn more about loan opportunities, businesses located or locating in Augusta County are invited to fill out our interest form, and a member of our team will contact you to set up a loan interest meeting.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Contact the Small Business Development Center to begin your planning process or help your business grow. The SBDC offers no-fee consulting and other services through its offices in the Augusta County Government Center for any business wanting to start, plan, or grow.
Located on the lower level of the Augusta County Government Center, anyone can utilize the services of the SBDC – living in Augusta County or wishing to start a business in Augusta County is not a requirement. The SBDC serves the counties of Augusta, Rockbridge, Bath, Highland, Rockingham, and Page and the cities and towns within.
The SBDC offers consultation by appointment for new as well as established businesses. In addition, the Small Business Development Center often has free or low-cost workshops. The Start Smart workshop series is a particularly good series for new business owners.
To learn more about Start Smart and all SBDC resources, visit the SBDC Website (ValleySBDC.org). To schedule an appointment, call the SBDC’s main office in Harrisonburg at 540-568-3227 and specifically ask for an appointment at the Augusta County Government Center.
Publication: Entrepreneurs Guide to Starting a Small Business
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