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Chamber of Commerce

The Pulaski Chamber of Commerce is an organization that is dedicated to the businesses and membership it serves. All programs from advertising, education, and government are cohesively derived from the needs of the membership that will raise the quality of life of the community at large.

County of Pulaski, Town of Dublin, and Town of Pulaski Economic Development Departments

Provide assistance in reviewing business plans, offering counsel on business development, working with potential owners on financial assistance, coordinating with regional and state agencies in industrial and business development, and in local and regional planning for economic success.

For businesses located in the County, contact Shawn Utt, 143 Third Street NW, Pulaski, VA 24301. 540-980-7710, sutt@pulaskicounty.org

For businesses located in the Town of Dublin, contact William H. Parker, PO Box 1066, Dublin, VA 24084. 540-674-4798 (office) E mail: whparker@dublintown.org

For businesses located in the Town of Pulaski, contact John B. White, PO Box 660, Pulaski, VA 24301. 540-994-8631 (office) or 540-440-0459 (cell). E mail: jwhite@pulaskitown.org

The New River Valley Competitiveness Center

Is a 54,000 square foot facility designed as a “gateway” to the New River Valley and an example of innovative planning to incorporate a mix of uses. Developed by the New River Valley Development Corporation, the Center is part of an effort to enhance opportunities for businesses within the New River Valley. It serves as an initial seeding location for entrepreneurs and manufacturing/industrial companies wishing to expand. Contact 544-633-0730 or visit www.nrvdc.org/nrvcc.html

The New River Valley Economic Development Alliance

Provides expansion and relocation assistance to companies looking to move into or expand their current operations in the New River Valley of Virginia. This includes specific information on industry statistics, industrial sites and buildings, and incentive opportunities. For additional assistance, please contact: Aric H. Bopp at 540-267-0007 or e-mail him at abopp@nrvalliance.org or visit http://www.nrvalliance.org/.

BUSINESS ONE STOP

If you are opening a business and need assistance with licenses and permits click here for a direct link to find the answer to your questions. http://www.dba.state.va.us/

Financial Resources

Micro Solutions

  • Micro Loan – $3000 – $35,000, starting at 5%
  • Micro Credit – $300 – $3000 to purchase a piece of equipment or some
    inventory
  • SBA Community Express – $5000 to $50000
  • SBA Patriot Express – up to $500,000.
  • http://www.beansandrice.org/microsolutions.html

Virginia Community Capital

Ninth District Development Financing

  • Low Interest Loans available to Tourism related business. For more information, visit their website.

Virginia Historic Preservation and Rehab Tax Credits

  • Visit the Virginia Department of Historic Resources’ website or Call Mike Pulice at 540-857-7586

Farm Service Agency (FSA)

  • Direct Farmer Loans
  • www.fsa.usda.gov – Commissioner of Revenue at 540-980-7750

US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development

 

Small Business Assistance

  • Micro Solutions – Micro Solutions offers financing, classroom training and one-one business Counseling for new and existing businesses in Pulaski County. You can email them at info@beansandrice.org or call at 540-980-4111.
  • Small Business Development Center – The SBDC at Radford University offers confidential business counseling at no charge to any business in the New River Valley. They also offer seminars throughout the New River Valley for little or no fees. Please contact David Shanks at dshanks@radford.edu or call (540) 831-7027.
  • Virginia Department of Business Assistance – VDBA is an informational source for entrepreneurs, existing businesses, financing programs, and workforce incentives. Contact the Virginia Business Information Center – 1-866-248-8814 or vbic@vdba.virginia.gov.
  • Virginia Department of Tourism – Will advise businesses that are impacted by Virginia Tourism. Contact Randall Rose at rrose@virginia.org for more information.

Special Licenses

  • Pulaski County Business License – Contact the Commissioner of Revenue at 540-980-7750
  • Town of Pulaski Business License – Call 540-994-8610
  • Town of Dublin Business License – Call the Treasurer’s Office at 540-674-4731
  • Building Permits – Call Building Official Office at (540)994-8610
  • ABC License – Call Region 5 office in Abingdon VA at (276) 676-5502 for information. For list of licenses and cost, go here. Allow ample time to receive ABC License.
  • Pulaski Environmental Health Department– For permit planning and procedure, go to the VA Department of Health website or Call Pulaski Office at (540) 994-5030. Allow 30 days to certify kitchens