TranslateNelson County is using state and federal grant funds to launch a Community Business Launch program to support business growth in vacant spaces in the village of Lovingston.
This is a free business training program designed to provide a base of business fundamentals to individuals looking to start or expand a business in Lovingston. Following the completion of the eight-week program, selected individuals will be invited to compete for up to $15,000 in startup grants.
The program is open to all entrepreneurs. Nelson County residency is not required and U.S. Citizenship is not required. Nelson County is committed to equal opportunity for all.
Application deadline: Mar 15
Location Lovingston Schedule
- Location Lovingston Launch: Apr 4, 1:00-3:00pm
- Starting Your Business: Apr 11, 1:00-3:00pm
- BET 1, Understanding Your Customers and Market: Apr 18, 1:00-3:00pm
- BET 2, Pricing, Costs, and Launch Preparation: Apr 25, 1:00-3:00pm
- BET 3, Marketing, Sales, and Your Brand: May 2, 1:00-3:00pm
- BET 4, Planning for Success: May 9, 1:00-3:00pm
- BET 5, Money and Recordkeeping: May 16, 1:00-3:00pm
- Pitch Preparation Workshop: May 23, 1:00-3:00pm
- Location Lovingston Pitch Competition: June 6
All Location Lovingston sessions will be offered as hybrid events:
In person at the Nelson Center, 8445 Thomas Nelson Highway, Lovingston or online via Zoom
How to Participate in Location Lovingston
- Who is eligible to participate?
Existing small businesses or new start-ups opening in the Village of Lovingston.
- How to apply
The Location Lovingston application can be found here:
https://www.nelsoncounty-va.gov/wp-content/uploads/LovingstonApplication-2.pdf
- How much prize money is available?
Graduates of the Location Lovingston program have the opportunity to pitch for $40,000 in prizes.
