About the HRSBDC

The Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads, Inc. is part of a statewide network that is directed by George Mason University. It is hosted locally by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and supported by Thomas Nelson Community College, Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce, Franklin-Southampton Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Tourism Alliance and the Isle of Wight-Smithfield-Windsor Chamber of Commerce.

Vision
To be the region’s preferred small business services provider

Mission
To contribute to the growth and development of the economy by providing management, technical and other assistance and information to the region’s small business community.

Goals
The following goals have been established to meet the requirements of the Vision and Mission:

1. Develop innovative methods and programs for delivering counseling, training and information to all targeted segments of our customer/client base in a responsive and effective manner.
2. Continue to leverage existing resources and partnership opportunities and continue to develop support of consistent and diverse funding sources.
3. Utilize standardized professional development programs that will enable the counseling staff to expand upon their abilities thus expanding the Center’s capabilities to assist clients with their small business concerns.
4. Expand upon our processes for continuous improvement to measure quality, evaluate customer/client needs and satisfaction and take necessary action to sustain progress and meet the changing needs of the small business community.