“The Entrepreneur Express is returning to Grayson County on December 9th!” This FREE workshop geared towards small business owners as well as those who are thinking about becoming entrepreneurs. Accessing resources is crucial for a small business to start or grow. But in these challenging economic times finding financing, new customers/markets and accessing help within state and federal government can be difficult. The Virginia Department of Business Assistance has partnered with the Blue Ridge Crossroads Economic Development Authority, Blue Ridge Small Business Development Center and Wachovia Bank to offer a workshop designed to provide insight into areas of business ownership that often go overlooked and help connect you to FREE resources available to small business. If you have questions or require additional information, contact the Crossroads Institute at (276) 236-0391.

1. ATTN: Small Business Owners and
Entrepreneurs
You are invited to attend this
FREE WORKSHOP
ENTREPRENEUR EXPRESS
Entrepreneur Express is a series of FREE
December 9, 2010 9:00 a.m. – Noon
workshops offered throughout Virginia that
provide interactive discussions and exercises The Historic 1908 Courthouse
Intersection of US 58 and US Hwy 21
covering key elements of business practices,
Independence, Virginia
hosted by your Virginia business partners.
Segments Will Include: Register at: www.vastartup.org
 HOW TO START & OPERATE A BUSINESS or call 276-236-0391
 GROWING YOUR BUSINESS/MARKETING
Sponsored by:
STRATEGY
 FINANCING/MANAGING RESOURCES Blue Ridge Crossroads Economic Development Authority
Blue Ridge Crossroads Small Business Development Center
 AVAILABLE VIRGINIA RESOURCES Wachovia Bank
 RESOURCE FAIR
Advanced Registration Required
Presented by: Virginia Department of Business Assistance • Virginia Tourism Corporation •
People Inc. Financial Services • SCORE • Small Business Development Center Network