Blue Ridge Crossroads Economic Development Authority

09/04/2026

Blue Ridge Crossroads Small Business Development Center, Blue Ridge Crossroads Economic Development Authority, and the Wired Road Authority are hiring an administrative assistant. Deadline to apply is September 30th at 5pm. Please see the announcement at the link for the full posting and how to apply!

Are you organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and great with people? Join our team and help support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and economic development throughout the region.

07/21/2026

RDBG LOAN ANNOUNCEMENT 3.75% interest rate:

This program is made possible through a $100,000 USDA Rural Business Development Grant, along with a Town contribution; this program will provide below-market financing to eligible small businesses . As loans are repaid, those funds will be reloaned to future businesses, creating a lasting economic development resource for our community.

Loan terms are designed to make financing more affordable, with interest rates 3% below the current prime at the time of lending. (that is a current loan rate of 3.75%) . Loans do require a match of 50% and will run as long as the $100,000 funds last. The maximum award amount is $50,000. Applications will be reviewed by an experienced local loan review committee with a rolling basis and the first review date being August 5th.

This Revolving Business Loan Fund is designed to support local business growth, encourage new investment, and strengthen our economy per the presentation at Town Council's last meeting made by Grant Consultant, Travis Jackson. It is not limited to downtown, but per the program guidelines downtown is given preference. Additional information, eligibility requirements, and application materials can be requested by emailing [email protected] or calling 276-728-2128. We are excited to invest in Hillsville's entrepreneur success!

08/13/2025

RFP- Capital Pathways Business Advisor Pool Capital Pathways is a specialized program within the Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network that empowers Virginia small businesses to secure the capital they need to grow. It is designed for very small (fewer than 10 employees) and emer...

08/11/2025

07/24/2025

We are hiring an Executive Director for Blue Ridge Crossroads Small Business Development Center. The deadline to apply is 5pm on August 11th. See the job posting on Indeed, listed below, for all the details:

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02/28/2025

Mount Rogers Regional Partnership is excited to share that today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that OastHouse Ventures will open sustainable indoor farming operations in Wildwood Commerce Park!

Wildwood Commerce Park is owned by the Blue Ridge Crossroads Economic Development Authority (BRCEDA). BRCEDA is a regional industrial facilities authority representing Carroll County, Virginia, Grayson County, Virginia, and Galax City, Virginia. The cooperation and investment of the three localities working together, along with significant investment from the Virginia To***co Region Revitalization Commission and other grant funders, to get the site shovel-ready brought this project to fruition. We are thrilled to welcome Oasthouse Ventures as the first tenant of Wildwood Commerce Park.

Read the full text of the Governor’s announcement at the link below.

https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2025/february/name-1042020-en.html

12/14/2024

🎉 Kickstart 2025 with a Solid Business Plan! 🎉
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for our Business Plan Workshop on Monday, January 6th, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Historic Rex Theater in Galax, VA, or join us virtually from anywhere!

📌 What you'll gain:
✔️ Expert insights on creating a business plan
✔️ One-on-one consultations (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
✔️ Tools to set your business up for success

Registration is FREE! Reserve your spot today! 🚀

🖱️ https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=170450001

12/14/2024

Get Ready for the holiday season! 📣

This holiday season, make the most of "Shop Local" by supporting small businesses in your community.

Did you know that 68% of every dollar spent at a small business stays in the community? 💸 That's a huge impact!

Let's boost local economies together!

11/21/2024

11/04/2024

Learn about potential grants and resources such as the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and SCORE. SBDCs provide counseling and training to small businesses including working with SBA to develop and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and existing business expansion. SC...