The Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) is helping entrepreneurs in Charlottesville and surrounding counties turn their business ideas into reality through its 16-week Entrepreneur Workshops.

The Capital Access Hub unites Bridging Virginia and the Metropolitan Business League to help small business owners easily access funding and support at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey.

SERCAP has combined a variety of federal and state funding sources, including USDA’s Intermediary Relending Program, to develop a Small Business Loan Product that is flexible, affordable, and meets clients wherever they are on their entrepreneurial journey.

Taylor Childs always knew she wanted to own her own business.  When she was ready to pursue her dream and open her salon, she reached out to her bank to inquire about a loan – but quickly realized that option wouldn’t work for an entrepreneur like herself, who had no past proof of revenue to show.