Helping founders find community and connections
We provide business coaching and mentoring services through an established partnership with SCORE — a recognized resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Business mentors offer expertise ranging from tech consultancy and integration to business growth strategy and financial management.
We offer free educational workshops and webinars, marketing support and practical business resources. And, if you need more personalized support on your small business journey, just make an appointment with one of our small business counselors.
Learn more →Our team of experienced Mason SBDC counselors are here to help you plan, start, manage and grow your business. Receive cost-free expert guidance on topics such as: business strategy, financing, government contracting, marketing and sales.
Learn more →BDC helps Virginia entrepreneurs and businesses develop and grow their businesses. BDC provides no cost personalized business advising services, training workshops, mentoring, and adaptive general support. Serving small, mid, and large businesses across a wide range of venture stages, from new businesses to existing businesses looking to scale. Additionally, the BDC can help those interested in qualifying for and obtaining state and federal government contracts.
Learn more →During a business visit, direct contact information is provided to assist with various needs including expansions, state and local incentive programs, workforce recruiting and training, financing, exporting, business planning, and coordination of municipal services. The program’s multiple components work to create a proactive, holistic support system that encourages growth, suitable job creation and investment for our local companies.
Learn more →Helps entrepreneurs accomplish their goals and build relationships between experienced business professionals and entrepreneurs for guidance and moral support. CIC mentors support and guide entrepreneurs in making business decisions, setting goals, and establishing professional networks. They provide honest and informal feedback, exposure to new ideas, theories, practices, and people, and professional support and encouragement.
Learn more →CIC Entrepreneur Workshop graduates & borrowers, local entrepreneurs, and small business owners explore a unique opportunity to meet 1:1 with experts in their fields in order to get information that will assist the owners and visionaries in building, maintaining, or expanding their businesses.
Learn more →No-cost program dedicated to guiding service members through the transition from military service to successful business ownership.
Learn more →Collaborative approach centers on defining a discrete project tailored to the specific needs of each startup. Through a carefully curated selection process, startups are paired with SMEs possessing deep expertise in one of six key areas. Startups select one of the six key areas and commit to hold an initial meeting with their DEIC expert to clearly define the project scope and objectives.
Learn more →Supporting startups – from ideation... industry and funder connections.
Learn more →Our Certified Global Business Professionals provide confidential counseling... and grow export sales.
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