Some of our most important work
Helping Small Businesses
Helping Small Businesses
Chesterfield is committed to working with our existing, small, entrepreneurial and minority businesses. Our goal is to help make each one a prosperous member of our business community.
Grow Your Business in Chesterfield
Are you considering expanding your Chesterfield business?
Would you like to get some ideas for growing your Chesterfield business?
You should contact us today.
Our department is prepared to assist you in the complete site location process. We can also help you with your expansion or growth plans.
We provide consultative services and can help you access other valuable resources.
More information about some of our small business assistance services can be found on MyBizGrowsHere.com.
Start Your Business in Chesterfield
“My Business Starts Here” is a program offering Chesterfield residents seamless service and resources for their small business needs.
MyBizStartsHere.com has been developed to direct entrepreneurs to answers to their business questions.
Users will find a step-by-step guide to starting a business, information on sources of capital, how to get a business license in Chesterfield, additional requirements for certain types of business and details on how to do business with the government.
Users can access the portal from their home computer or any library location, where they can also utilize a host of free tools, free expertise, and free technology.
We also partner with other agencies like:
Other Small Business Resources
BizWorks is a non-profit business incubator providing workspace and services that support business growth.
The center is funded by various grants and Chesterfield Economic Development.
It provides businesses the opportunity to start and grow in a supportive, cost effective and professional environment.
BizWorks helps small businesses by providing:
- A synergistic environment
- Management guidance
- Customized advisory services
- Access to business resources
- Flexible office space and shared administrative services
The center encompasses a 50,000 square foot building, consisting of office, manufacturing/warehouse and storage spaces.
For more information on the BizWorks Center visit bizworkscenter.org or call (804) 275-5190.
Chesterfield wants small businesses to start, grow, and prosper here. One key component is to provide access to training and educational opportunities.
Through an extensive network of resources and partnerships with other public and private organizations, we offer workshops, seminars and events on a wide variety of business topics.
There are also numerous workshops and training opportunities offered at various other locations around the Greater Richmond Area.
A complete listing of workshops available to Chesterfield County businesses can be found at these resource partners:
Small Business Administration Training Calendar
Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity
Chesterfield believes that all residents should benefit from economic growth regardless of race, color, religion or economic status.
The county has been working to increase opportunities among Minority-owned businesses, Service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, Woman-owned businesses, Small businesses, and local Chesterfield businesses in its procurement and contracting activities.
Through its diversity initiative, the Procurement department has taken a proactive effort to increase opportunities for participation by a more diverse group of contractors and vendors.
Chesterfield encourages these businesses to respond to all solicitations. Chesterfield also strongly encourages its suppliers to actively solicit subcontracting opportunities from these businesses for their county contracts.
