Best Small Business Resources in the Roanoke Area
Starting a business is a life-changing experience. Virginia has dozens of great resources to help entrepreneurs get started. Our team researched and vetted organizations in the Roanoke area and compiled our list of recommended resources in this article.
You can also read our guide to starting a business in Virginia.
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Total Action for Progress
Here are the Principle Service Areas:
Offers Free Service
Accepts Walks In
Description
TAP helps budding entrepreneurs secure funding and also offers counseling and educational services. Their classes are often very specialized and can help you with skills such as accounting.
Restrictions
Services only for residents of Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Vinton, Salem, Botetourt County, Craig County, Covington, Clifton Forge, and Bath County.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
CONTACT INFORMATION:
302 2nd St.
Roanoke, VA 24011
540-777-4673
HOURS OF OPERATION:
MON - FRI: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
CoLab
Here are the Principle Service Areas:
Offers Free Service
Accepts Walks In
Description
CoLab is a coworking space that also hosts events for entrepreneurs. Get basic office amenities and additional perks such as Spanish conversation groups, access to studio recording, free tax returns, a virtual assistant, legal services, and editing services.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
CONTACT INFORMATION:
1327 Grandin Rd. SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
540-524-2702
info@colabroanoke.com
HOURS OF OPERATION:
MON - FRI: 9 am - 5 pm
Local Environmental Agricultural Project
Here are the Principle Service Areas:
Description
LEAP offers farm and kitchen space for entrepreneurs with food-based businesses. LEAP can link you with local farmers markets and other venues to sell food, and this organization also has many links to local charities.
Restrictions
Accepts food-based, agriculture businesses.
Works with Companies in These Stages:
Idea
Planning
Startup
Growth
CONTACT INFORMATION:
1327 Grandin Rd., #201
Roanoke, VA 24015
540-632-1360
info@leapforlocalfood.org
HOURS OF OPERATION:
MON - FRI: 8 am - 5 pm