Henrico Business Resource Fair

Small business and commercial property owners are invited to a Henrico Business Resource Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at the Henrico Sports & Events Center, 1 All Star Blvd. The Henrico Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Department of Community Revitalization have partnered to host this free event to connect property and business owners in county with resources for building and property renovations, financial assistance for business growth, safety and security advice, and more. Attendees will learn about grants that can provide financial assistance for improvements, low interest loans, and available technical and design support. Representatives will be available to answer questions from those interested in loans, parking lot repaving, investment assistance or redevelopment. The business fair will consist of an open house-style fair with a short panel presentation in the middle, which will feature local business owners sharing how they utilized available resources for their own companies. In addition to county representatives from Henrico EDA and Community Revitalization, members from the departments of Finance and the Permit Center will be available to speak with attendees. Information on business licenses, the Enterprise Zone Program and Henrico Investment Program will also be provided. Several regional partners will be in attendance, including the Capital Region Small Business Development Center and Virginia Small Business Supplier Diversity. Event schedule: 9 a.m.: Doors open for resource fair 10 a.m.: Panel discussion featuring local business owners 10:30 a.m.: Resource fair resumes 11 a.m.: Event ends Registration is free of charge and encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Register online via Eventbrite. A Spanish-English interpreter will be available at the event.