Community Business Launch

Community Business Launch

Richmond, Virginiadhcd.virginia.gov

Overview

A place-based entrepreneurial development program run by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The program is designed to fill vacant storefronts with start-up or expanding businesses by providing training and awarding grant funding through local business plan competitions. The initial investment noted was part of the "Virginia Velocity Tour," a similar business plan competition and grant program held in 2016 as a partnership between the Commonwealth of Virginia and Village Capital.

Portfolio Companies

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Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
Hamilton Perkins CollectionSep 2016GrantCo-investor

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HeadquartersRichmond, Virginia
Year FoundedN/A

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