Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development
The MHC EDC’s business development division is dedicated to supporting local entrepreneurs by providing resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help small businesses thrive and drive economic growth in the region.
Contact: Valerie Harper | (276) 403-5950 or smallbusiness@yesmartinsville.com
Longwood Small Business Development Center
The Longwood Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is an economic development outreach of Longwood University, created in partnership with the Small Business Administration and local governments. The center provides expert guidance and resources, including business planning, financial analysis, and marketing strategies, to support entrepreneurs and foster economic growth.
Contact: Michael Scales | (276) 656-5475 or scalesmc@longwood.edu
Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce
The Martinsville Henry County Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization comprised of businesses serving the community. The Chamber acts a voice for businesses in the region while also providing opportunities for networking, collaboration, and increased community exposure.
Contact: Brenell Thomas | (276) 632-6401 or brenell@mhcchamber.com
MHC Minority Business Consortium
The Minority Business Consortium is dedicated to empowering minority-owned businesses through networking, advocacy, and access to vital resources. By fostering collaboration and supporting entrepreneurial growth, the consortium plays a key role in promoting economic equity and diversity within the community.
Contact: Christy Harper | (276) 403-5632 or minoritybusinessconsortium@gmail.com
P&HCC Dalton IDEA Center
The Patrick & Henry Dalton IDEA Center supports local entrepreneurs by providing state-of-the-art facilities, business incubation services, and access to innovative technologies. Through mentorship, training programs, and collaborative workspaces, the center fosters creativity and helps turn ideas into thriving businesses.
Contact: Matthew Ratcliff | (276) 656-5461 or mratliff@patrickhenry.edu
SOVA RISE
RISE Collaborative is a regional network of entrepreneurs, small businesses, innovators, & ecosystem builders in Southern Virginia. By connecting talent with resources, SOVA Rise aims to inspire innovation and strengthen the region’s workforce and economy.
Contact: Lauren Mathena | hello@sovarise.com
Uptown Partnership
Uptown Partnership is a collaborative organization focused on revitalizing the Uptown area through economic development, community engagement, and strategic investment. By supporting local businesses and enhancing public spaces, the partnership aims to create a vibrant and thriving downtown environment.
Contact: business@uptownpartnership.com
VisitMartinsville
The tourism office in Martinsville-Henry County supports the local business community by promoting the area’s attractions, events, and unique offerings to draw visitors and boost economic activity. Every other year, the tourism office offers a marketing co-op grant to assist the local tourism industry with martketing needs in addtion to annual sponsorships.
Contact: Kelly Rowland | (276) 403-5948 or krowland@yesmartinsville.com
GENEDGE
GENEDGE specializes in enhancing productivity, growth, innovation and competitive performance of manufacturing businesses in Virginia.
Contact: Tekela Redd | (434) 291-7910 or tredd@genedge.org
West Piedmont Planning District Commission
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission (WPPDC) is a regional planning organization serving several adjoining locales and is charged with developing collaborative regional approaches to issues of greater than local impact including, but not limited to, economic development, transportation, and legislative priorities.
Contact: Michael Armbrister | (276) 638-3987 or marmbrister@wppdc.org
Community Investment Collaborative
This organization’s mission is to strengthen our community and contribute to economic development by fueling the success of under-resourced entrepreneurs through education, mentoring, financing, and networking.
Contact: Da’Shanna Carr | (434) 291-7910 or dashanna@cicville.org
