2025 Business Roundtable: Small Business Development Center

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or an existing business owner, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers no-cost individualized advising and resources to help you start-up, expand, and succeed. Set your small business up for success in 2025 by learning about Bedford's SBDC and its services from Executive Director, Stephanie Keener!

In addition to learning about the SBDC, guests should expect:

• Built-in time for networking and Q&A
• Coffee and light breakfast
• Economic development updates from the Town of Bedford and Bedford County

About the Virginia SBDC
The Virginia SBDC is an organization of 26 local Small Business Development Center offices across Virginia. Thousands of business owners and managers received one-on-one advising every year, and twice as many business owners attended a training program offered by a local SBDC. SBDC professionals assist with business planning, marketing, financial analysis, access to capital, business start-up and other specialized services as requested.

Our speaker, Stephanie Keener, is the Executive Director of the SBDC that serves Bedford, Amherst, Appomattox, Campbell, and Lynchburg. Learn more HERE.

About Business Roundtables
In order to bring awareness to the Bedford business community regarding important resources and issues, the Bedford County Economic Development, Town of Bedford Economic Development, and the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce co-host Business Roundtables three times a year. These events feature an expert speaker, economic development updates, light breakfast, and built-in time for networking and questions. Best of all, Business Roundtables are free and open to the public, although RSVP on BedfordAreaChamber.com is requested.