City of Richmond’s Office of Minority Business Development and small businesses partner to assist Richmond’s minority businesses with development

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The City of Richmond’s Office of Minority Business Development (OMBD) is accepting applications for participation in a program to assist businesses with business development. As a source of relief from the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, this program is made possible by CARES Act funding.

Qualifying businesses will benefit from one-on-one training and services in the areas of financial assistance, website design and strategic market plans.

Businesses interested in participating must complete the program application by visiting http://www.richmondgov.com/MinorityBusinessDevelopment/index.aspx and return the application to LaQuiana Bailey, Program Manager at LaQuiana.Bailey@Richmondgov.com no later than December 10, 2020. 

There are 30 slots available for each program. Participants will be selected on a first-come first-served basis. Businesses can qualify to participate in more than one program.

Qualifications

1. Business must be located in the City of Richmond (Paid Business License).

2. Business must have no more than 5 employees and/or independent contractors.

3. Business revenue must not exceed $450,000 annually.

4. Business must have been in business a minimum of 2 years.

For more information, contact LaQuiana Bailey at (804) 646-1875 or laquiana.bailey@richmondgov.com.

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