VASBDC Cybersecurity Program. Whether you are a retailer or restaurant who is responsible for customer data or a business moving online for the first time the SBDC provides support for small companies to keep your business secure by offering one-on-one counseling, assessments, and webinars to learn how to protect your businesses from cyber threats.

In partnership with Early Education Business Consultants, the Virginia SBDC is offers an 8-week, training program that will provide childcare businesses with the necessary management and business tools to improve the profitability and sustainability of their child care business and the long-term relationships needed to support them as business owners.

VASBDC International Business Development Program (IBD). The Virginia SBDC International Business Development Program works with Virginia based firms to enhance their global success. Their Certified Global Business Professionals provide confidential counseling, training, and customized research to help companies mitigate risks, prioritize markets, identify financing, and grow export sales.

The Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program (ICAP) assists Virginia-based technology and innovation-driven startups on their path to success. Supporting startups – from ideation, all the way through seeking Series A level of funding and beyond – ICAP services are offered at no cost to participants and all advising is strictly confidential.

The VASBDC offers one-on-one consulting on all aspects of business development, such as Starting a Business, Financing a Business, Maintaining a Business, and Growing a Business.

SCORE, “Service Corps of Retired Executives,” is a nationwide, non-profit volunteer association with more than 12,000 retired and active business owners and executives. SCORE provides one-on-one counseling and mentoring, low-cost business-related workshops and FREE house calls to your business location to conduct business reviews. The Washington, D.C., area chapter has more than 50 expert volunteer members to assist you.

Entrepreneurship 101 Workshop. Bi-monthly virtual workshop that features a panel of small business experts on how to start a business. Presented by the FCEDA, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD), the Community Business Partnership (CBP) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the webinar provides an overview of business start-up fundamentals.

BGV Pitch. BGV coaches entrepreneurs, hosts a live crowdfunded pitch competition, then connects them to a community and professionals to support them on their journey.

BizLaunch en Español. El equipo de BizLaunch del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico de Arlington es su socio a lo largo de su trayectoria empresarial. Desde el inicio de su idea, del lanzamiento, del crecimiento e incluso del traspaso de su negocio, BizLaunch puede conectarlo con la información, los recursos y la ayuda que necesita. El equipo de BizLaunch tiene más de 45 años de experiencia ayudando a negocios como el suyo a prosperar en Arlington.

BizLaunch offers free, one-on-one business counseling, in English and Spanish, to help local small businesses navigate the process. These personalized sessions are individually-tailored to your needs and concerns. Our team can help review your business plan, provide tips on how to navigate the County's requirements, match you with a mentor and so much more.