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Business Diversity Quarterly
Report
Resources
Virginia Business
February 2007
Here is a list of statewide organizations and government
agencies that assist women- and minority-owned companies
in Virginia.
A list of upcoming organization events is available
here.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS
NAWBO is a dues-based organization representing the
interests of women entrepreneurs in all types of
businesses.
Northern Virginia Chapter
(703) 683-5655
Contact: Karen Maples
Southeastern
Virginia Chapter
(757) 426-3554
Contact: Laura Cardone
Richmond Chapter
(804) 346-5644
Contact: Susan Wood
VIRGINIA ASIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce and its affiliated
organization, the Asian American Business Assistance
Center, offer leadership and assistance programs
for Asian-Americans starting or expanding businesses
in Virginia.
Tinh duc Phan, chairman
14214 Washington Highway
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 798-3975
VIRGINIA HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Hispanic Chamber serves as a bridge linking the
Hispanic community to the community at large and
helps Hispanics and non-Hispanics market to each
other.
Michel Zajur, president and CEO
10700 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 200
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 306-4404
VIRGINIA MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
The Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council
(VMSDC) has 200 corporate members and approximately
375 certified minority businesses. VMSDC promotes
the development of business relationships between
its members and certified minority-owned enterprises.
Tracey G. Jeter, president
Headquarters
and Central Virginia office
9210 Arboretum Parkway,
Suite 150
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 320-2100
Northern Virginia office
Freddie Mac Building
8200 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 903-3431
Eastern Virginia office
Khalilah A. LeGrand, director
230 E. Main St.
Room 2102
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 823-4587
Western Virginia office
Nelson W. Graves,
director
SunTrust
Bank Building
2-14 W. Beverley St.
Staunton, VA 24401-4201
(540) 885-6748
AGENCIES
U.S.
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The U.S. Small Business Administration is a federal
agency charged with assisting small businesses.
Federal Building, Suite 1150
400 N. Eighth St.,
P.O. Box 10126
Richmond, VA 23240-0126
(804) 771-2400
Ronald E. Bew,
district director
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance provides
businesses a principal point of contact with state
government for inquiries and services.
707 E. Main St.
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-8200
Louisa M. Strayhorn, director
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
The department is dedicated to enhancing opportunities
for small, woman-owned and minority-owned businesses
in Virginia's procurement process.
1111 E. Main St., Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 786-5560
Stacy L. Burrs, director
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