Harrisonburg Economic Development
Black & Brown Owned
Business Growth Program (B³)
B³ is a holistic approach to growing Black and Brown Owned Businesses in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. B³ seeks to create a welcoming culture that will attract new black and brown owned business ventures and encourage increasing investment from our existing black and brown owned businesses.
A Holistic Approach
To Growth
B³ blends a combination of comprehensive business support including one-on-one business counseling from the Small Business Development Center, free monthly business workshops from subject matter experts, a one time mini-grant, and a 1 year Harrisonburg Chamber of Commerce membership. Whether you’re a start up or existing business, B³ can help you grow your business.
What B³ Offers
Business Plan Development
Monthly Technical Assistance Workshops
Technical Assistance
Mini-Grants
Business Counseling
Networking Support
Eligible Participants
Existing Businesses
B³ is open to any existing black and brown owned business located in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County. The business must be at least 50% owned by a black or brown individual.
Aspiring Owners
B³ is open to any black or brown individual residing in and seeking to start a business in Harrisonburg or Rockingham County.
