Stafford County Economic Development
Contact this office initially for information and guidance as you
begin your business. The Department of Economic Development can
provide information at any stage of your developing business
including a packet of information to get you started and sites
and demographic profiles of Stafford.
Phone 540-658-8681, or 800-325-2059
Rappahannock Region Small Business Development Center
Located at the University of Mary Washington's College of Graduate
and Professional Studies, this informative agency can provide
advice, counseling, educational seminars, and literature for small
businesses at little or no cost.
Phone 540-286-8060.
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce
Contact the Chamber for counseling and guidance on how to begin
your business. SCORE counselors will be able to advise you on marketing
strategy, finances and feasibility, advertising, licensing, and other
matters that concern new business. Fredericksburg Regional Chamber
serves the entire Fredericksburg area, including all of Stafford,
Spotsylvania, Caroline, and King George Counties, as well as the
City of Fredericksburg.
Phone 540-373-9400.
Commonwealth of Virginia - Business
Virginia website for starting, expanding or relocating your business.
Site includes business resources, information, guides, online services
and Business Live - Live Chat Business Assistance.
Small Business Administration
This federal agency can provide loans to small businesses, as well
as training and counseling to those who have opened or are planning
to open a small business.
Phone 804-771-2617.
Cooperative Extension Service
The Extension Office provides resources and workshops for home
based and micro businesses.
Phone 540-899-4020.
Center for Entrepreneurial Development
A Department of the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) offers
a range of small business start-up, expansion, and turn-around
assistance.
Phone (804)521-4320