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
March 2010
Orientation: Every Tuesday, 12-1PM Cost: Free

Marketing for Artists & the Creative: Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:30pm-9pm
This workshop will allow you to actually take a momnet to think about your art business and the direction you would like to take. We will define your target market, and begin your marketing plan. Instructor Barb Upchurch, Owner, Blueberry Marketing.

Starting a Business: Thursday, March 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. Instructor: Artrianna Morris, Director, Community Relations & Outreach, NVNV.

April 2010
Orientation: Every Tuesday, 12-1PM Cost: Free

Evening Orientation: Monday, April 5, 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. Instructor Caroline Nowery, Director, Women's Business Center, NVNV.

Business Financing: Thursday, April 1, 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. Instructor Julie Tidvosky-James, Business Finance Associate, NVNV.

Starting a Business: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 9am-12pm
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. Instructor: Artrianna Morris, Director, Community Relations & Outreach, NVNV.

Click here for more information about our workshops and to register.

  We are proud to annouce New Visions, New Ventures Third Annual Business Plan Contest!
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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.