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We celebrate Black Culture, Black Stories and Black Joy. And our community is thriving. Hosting exciting events, making wine at local wineries and taking the arts scene by storm. With the Discover Black Cville Digital Passport, you can discover new culinary creations, grab a one-of-a-kind gift, and explore the art creations of our talented local creators and artisans. When you check in at five of the Black-owned and -operated locations on the passport, you’ll receive instructions on how to redeem a special prize – a Discover Black Cville hat!
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offer programs like paycheck protection, debt-relief, disaster loans, and other resources to provide guidance to navigate through business cycles and economic uncertainty.
The Central Virginia SBDC provides training and free one-on-one confidential counseling for small businesses in the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson and Orange. Both established businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs can access an experienced small business consultant for help with feasibility studies, strategic planning, SWOT analysis, business and growth planning, commercialization planning, debt and equity financing, marketing, and more. A variety of seminars and training workshops are offered that range from QuickBooks and How to Start a Small Business to special international trade and retail programs.
CIC’s mission is to strengthen our community and contribute to economic development by fueling the success of under-resourced entrepreneurs through education, mentoring, financing, and networking. CIC was founded in 2011 and held its first workshop in May 2012. Since then, for every $1 spent by CIC, we have helped entrepreneurs generate $5.65 in wages from job creation in our community.
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We believe through, increasing the capacity of one’s financial capability , development and growth of Black owned businesses, and affordable home ownership, the Black community of Charlottesville can truly prosper.
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