“Empowering entrepreneurs to successfully steward business ownership and operation.”
Program Mission & Vision Statement
This program aims to provide an end-to-end business development solution that will equip business owners with a step-by-step toolkit spanning from ideation to revenue generation. As a result of this program, a diverse array of Norfolk businesses are aware of and have access to the full suite of services, incentives, talent, and expertise available to support their growth and retention.
Small Business Initiative Pillars
The program consists of four pillars that will be further explained bellow: Entrepreneur Self-Service, Technical Assistance Clinic, Build the Block, Capital Access Program
Entrepreneur Self-Service
Equip business owners with self- paced tools and training to launch and build their business
Technical Assistance Clinic
Increase resiliency, capacity, and stabilization of small businesses
Build the Block
Encourage businesses to build and maintain relationships within their community
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Build the Block ToolkitCapital Access Program
Increase access to capital via Norfolk grant and loan programs and beyond
Capital Access Program
