Resources
Here is a list of statewide organizations and government agencies that assist women- and minority-owned companies in Virginia.

Virginia Business
May 2007

National Association of Women Business Owners
NAWBO is a dues-based organization representing the interests of women entrepreneurs in all types of businesses.

Northern Virginia Chapter
(703) 683-5655
www.nawbonova.org
Contact: Karen Maples

Southeastern
Virginia Chapter
(757) 426-3554
www.nawboseva.org
Contact: Laura Cardone

Richmond Chapter
(804) 346-5644
www.nawborichmond.org
Contact: Susan Wood

Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce
The Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce and its affiliated organization, the Asian American Business Assistance Center, offer leadership and assistance programs for Asian-Americans starting or expanding businesses in Virginia.

Tinh duc Phan, chairman

14214 Washington Highway
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 798-3975
www.aabac.org

Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The Hispanic Chamber serves as a bridge linking the Hispanic community to the community at large and helps Hispanics and non-Hispanics market to each other. 

Michel Zajur, president and CEO
10700 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 200
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 306-4404
www.vahcc.com

Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council
The Virginia Minority Supplier Development Council (VMSDC) has 200 corporate members and approximately 375 certified minority businesses. VMSDC promotes the development of business relationships between its members and certified minority-owned enterprises.

Tracey G. Jeter, president

Headquarters and Central Virginia office
9210 Arboretum Parkway,
Suite 150
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 320-2100
www.vmsdc.org

Northern Virginia office
Freddie Mac Building
8200 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 903-3431

Eastern Virginia office
Khalilah A. LeGrand, director
230 E. Main St.
Room 2102
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 823-4587

Western Virginia office
Nelson W. Graves,
director
SunTrust
Bank Building
2-14 W. Beverley St.
Staunton, VA 24401-4201
(540) 885-6748

AGENCIES

U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration is a federal agency charged with assisting small businesses.

Federal Building, Suite 1150
400 N. Eighth St.,
P.O. Box 10126
Richmond, VA 23240-0126
(804) 771-2400
www.sba.gov/va
Ronald E. Bew,
district director

Virginia Department of Business Assistance
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance provides businesses a principal point of contact with state government for inquiries and services.

707 E. Main St.
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-8200
www.dba.state.va.us
Louisa M. Strayhorn,
director

Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise
The department is dedicated to enhancing opportunities for small, woman-owned and minority-owned businesses in Virginia’s procurement process.

1111 E. Main St., Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 786-5560
www.dmbe.state.va.us
Stacy L. Burrs, director