Local Business Organizations
 

• https://www.orangevachamber.com/
  - The Orange County Chamber of Commerce offers support and networking opportunities for local business owners.
   

• https://www.cvillechamber.com/
  - The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts networking events and offers support for local business owners.
   

• https://culpeperchamber.com/
  - The Culpeper Chamber of Commerce offers support and local networking opportunities for local business owners.

 

Business Advising
 

• https://www.score.org/find-mentor
  - SCORE provides access to experienced entrepreneurs who mentor current and prospective small business owners through the process of running and creating their business.
   

• https://cvsbdc.org/expert-advisers/
  - The regional SBA for central Virginia provides one on one advising meetings with current and prospective small business owners.

 

Industry-Specific
 

• https://www.vrlta.org/
  -The VRLTA is an organization that helps restaurant, hotel, travel, and hospitality businesses network with each other, share educational resources, and advocate for legislative changes.
   

• https://www.faarmembers.com/
  - The Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors is a regional organization that provides educational resources to realtors. They also advocate for legislative issues regarding real estate.
   

• https://www.vscpa.com/
  - The Virginia Society of CPAs provides accountants with educational resources, conferences, and networking events. They also advocate for legislative issues related to accounting.
   

• https://www.vada.org/
  - The Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys provides networking events and resources for those interested in or involved with the legal system.
   

• https://virginiaretailfederation.com/
  - The Virginia Retail Federation advocates for issues related to retail businesses at all levels of government. They also offer educational resources to assist retail businesses.