701 E. Franklin Street
Suite 712
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 643-1081
New Visions, New Ventures is a non-profit community economic development organization that fosters small business development, job creation, financial literacy and asset building.
Women's Business Center
Upcoming Events
Training and Workshops
February 2010
Orientation: Every Tuesday, 12-1PM Cost: Free
Business Entites & Legal Issues: Thursday, February 25, 2010, 9am-11am
Learn more about specfic business entity options and get your questions answered by an attorney.
Starting a Business: Thursday, February 25, 2010, 6:30pm-9pm
Come learn the basics of starting a business including how and where to file for a business license and tax ID number, the basics of business financing, methods for building a business network, and the importance of customer service.
March 2010
Orientation: Every Tuesday, 12-1PM Cost: Free
Evening Orientation: Monday, March 1, 2010, 6:30pm-7:30pm
This free session provides an overview of the programs and services offered at New Visions, New Ventures. Clients will meet with a business counselor and receive recommendations on which training classes and counselors are appropriate for their phase in business.
Starting a Business: Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 6:30pm-9pm
Come learn the basics of starting a business including how and where to file for a business license and tax ID number, the basics of business financing, methods for building a business network, and the importance of customer service.
Getting Your Business Plan Ready for Launch: Tuesday, March 2, 6:30pm-9pm
Learn the criteria used by the 2009 NVNV Business Plan judging to determine whether a plan is workable and bankable. Learn what your prospective lenders and investors will want answered in a clear ane compelling manner. Instructor Linda Heath, President, Financial Holographix, Inc.
Business Financing: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 12pm-1pm
This workshop provides an overview of SBA Community Express Loans as well general information about business financing and positioning your credit to obtain a small business loan. You may also download a Community Express loan information packet from our website.
Market Your Business in Sixty Seconds: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 6:30pm-9pm
This workshop provides you with tips on the development of your personalized elevator speech and how to grab the attention of others by saying alot in a few words. Instructors: Mary Cofield, CEO, Just Us 4 Travel & Nellie Jones, CEO, Nellie's Travel.
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Jocelyn Tice, Owner of Green Duck Biodegradables, LLC is the First Place winner of NVNV's 2nd Annual 2009 Business Plan Contest.
