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
Interactive Guide To Starting A Business In Virginia
This is an interactive guide to starting a business in Virginia. There are three interactive steps to get you on your way.....click here
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 Yolanda Hunter at 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
www.beansandrice.org/microsolutions.html
-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.
Virginia Community Capital – offers small business loans starting at $25,000, and has specialty loans for Agriculture.
http://www.vacommunitycapital.org/products/index.php
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/Internet/FSA_File/flp_direct_farm_loans.pdf
US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development
- Value Added producer Grant Program
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/coops/vadg.htm
- Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/coops/ssdpg/ssdpg.htm
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.orgor call at 540.980.4111.
- SmallBusiness 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.eduor 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.
- VirginiaDepartmentof Tourism – The tourism will advise businesses that are impacted by Virginia Tourism. Contact Randall Rose at rrose@virginia.orgfor more information.
Special Licenses
Pulaski County Business License – Contact the Commissioner of Revenue at (540)980-7750
Town of Pulaski Business License – Call or Visit the website for prices and forms
Building Permits – Call Building Official Office at (540)994-8610
Town of Dublin Business License – Call the Treasure’s Office at (540)674-4731
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
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