Business Expansion and 劳动力资源

• University of Mary 华盛顿 Small Business Development Center (SBDC) – For new and existing companies; small business counseling on marketing, 现金管理, loan proposal preparation, general business planning – free of charge.
• 维吉尼亚州 Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation – The Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation’s mission is to protect the health, 安全, and welfare of the public by licensing qualified individuals and businesses, and enforcing standards of professional conduct for professions and occupations as designated by statute. If a business involves health care, 美容, 熟练的交易, engineering services and many others, this is a first stop in the process.
• 维吉尼亚出口 – Increasing a company’s bottom line through export sales. Information and resources are available for first timers and companies already engaged in foreign markets.
• Procurement 培训 Assistance Programs (PTAP) – Designed to assist companies to increase competitiveness when doing business with the public sector, PTAP centers help companies do business with 政府ernment at the federal, 状态, 以及地方层面.
• 维吉尼亚州 Department of 农业 and Consumer Services – Learn about 维吉尼亚州 agriculture and consumer services and the business assistance opportunities available. Product marketing assistance through the “维吉尼亚州’s Finest” program is available.

Regional Networking 资源

• Stafford County Economic Development Authority – Stafford County leverages the Stafford Economic Development Authority to assist with local business expansion and growth. The EDA fosters an entrepreneurial ecosystem through training seminars, networking opportunities, 奖助金, and small business financing programs to foster new business investment.
• 弗雷德里克斯堡 Regional Chamber of Commerce – The 弗雷德里克斯堡 Chamber serves Stafford County and the other localities in the 弗雷德里克斯堡 region. Members can be connected to local, 状态, and federal officials and lead discussions on public policies such as transportation and healthcare. Find information regarding upcoming meetings and events, boards and committees, and networking opportunities on the Chamber website.
• 弗雷德里克斯堡 Regional 热情好客 Council – The 弗雷德里克斯堡 Regional 热情好客 Council, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, 保存, and enhancing the characteristics that make this region an attractive, 有趣的, and memorable experience for all those who visit. This is an organization of tourism and hospitality businesses throughout Stafford, 弗雷德里克斯堡, 和模拟参加斯波特西瓦县. Tourism businesses, hoteliers, and restaurants are encouraged to join.
• 弗雷德里克斯堡 Regional Alliance – This 区域 public/private economic development marketing partnership provides CEOs, 总统, corporate real e状态 executives, and site selection consultants with a single source for comprehensive data and information relevant to the Greater 弗雷德里克斯堡 business community.