This page is by no means a complete or exhaustive list, it contains only some of the more commonly encountered steps to start a business.
The Virginia Small Business Development Center
The Virginia SBDC Network is the largest and most effective provider of customized counseling and education for small businesses in the Commonwealth. You can meet in private with a certified business analyst to discuss your specific issues. Or you can attend small-group training for in-depth presentations on critical management topics
Fairfax County BizEx (Business Experience)
Talk to us when you’re ready to start or grow your business. Before you sign a lease, we can help. We’ll advise and guide you through the process to get any needed county licenses, permits, reviews, or inspections.
Community Business Partnership
Created in 1995, Community Business Partnership, CBP is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization working in collaboration with a number of local, regional, and national organizations to promote small business growth in our communities.
Business One Stop, State of Virginia
Virginia takes its businesses very seriously and time is money. We’ve created this site to live up to its name and be a quick One-Stop source for information related to business in Virginia.
Part of our goal is to fairly and efficiently connect private businesses to the resources they need as quickly as possible and to be the best point-of-contact for changes affecting business in Virginia.
Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP)
The Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) was authorized by Congress in 1985 and provides matching funds through state and local government and non-profit organizations to establish Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) regionally dedicated to free and low-cost assistance to businesses who want to participate in the government procurement process, whether federal, state, or local. Having locally run PTACs allows for flexibility and customization of each program to the needs of area businesses.
The George Mason University Enterprise Center
The Mason Enterprise Center offers a unique combination of programs, services, and resources for entrepreneurs of all experience levels – aspiring, start-up, and established. Though we have vast capabilities in all facets of business, we are particularly focused on the areas of small business services, incubation and acceleration, government contracting, international business, entrepreneurship, technology ventures, and telework initiatives.
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce
Since 1954, MVLCC has been the premier business organization to represent both Lee and Mount Vernon districts in Fairfax County, Virginia. Today, more than 300 businesses belong to this organization.
Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1957, the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce brings local businesses together to develop and promote balanced economic growth and business opportunities in harmony with the objectives of our community. We do that by strengthening our local economy, promoting the community, providing opportunities to connect, representing the interest of business with government and developing community leaders. Let us know how we can help you connect, grow and succeed.