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.

DSLBD joined forces with Kiva, a nonprofit worldwide microlender, to offer DC businesses and DC resident entrepreneurs no-barrier, favorable term crowdfunding loans to help them open, operate, pivot and grow their business in the District of Columbia.

The Loudoun County Small Business Center offers comprehensive guides of how to launch your business in Loudoun County, VA. Learn step by step including determining business structure, taxes, registering business, and more. They also offer guides on how to locate funding for your small business.

Maryland Business Express site is designed to help guide aspiring and existing business owners through the process of planning, starting, maintaining, and growing their business. It offers expansive guides on different levels of business development, such as how to access funding, how to choose a location for your business, licenses and permits, government contracting, how to start a nonprofit, filing taxes online, etc.

Resource center with many guides, templates and informational videos for marketing, financial management, sales and customer service. Guides available in English and Spanish.

Resource center with many guides, templates and informational videos for marketing, financial management, sales and customer service. Guides available in English and Spanish.

The CBA program at the VASBDC supports food and beverage businesses with services such as market analysis, distribution and logistics, sales strategy, marketing, and operations. Their services are designed to promote sustainable growth and resilience among Virginia-based producers, from start-ups to established and expanding companies.

Takoma Micro-Grant. Looking to start up, expand your business, or purchase inventory? The Old Takoma Business Association offers financing options to support local businesses.