September Small Business Development Showcase
The Small Business Development Center at Southwest Virginia Community College assists local businesses with business plans, finding start-up funding sources, marketing, and more. Their clients are regularly featured in VCEDA, SBDC, and Virginia Business publications.
RKB Enterprises, LLC
Reclamation, landscaping, road maintenance and more are among the services Gene Boyd is providing in Buchanan County and beyond through his new business, RKB Enterprises, LLC.
“We are always excited to see experienced entrepreneurs invest in Southwest Virginia by launching businesses that provide specialized services and strengthen our local economy,” said Denise Harmon, SBDC executive director at SWCC. “It was a pleasure working with Gene as he established RKB Enterprises, LLC. With more than 35 years of experience, Gene brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this new venture. His commitment to providing high-quality reclamation services, landscaping, road maintenance and emergency response services will be a valuable asset to Buchanan County and the surrounding region. The SBDC is proud to have assisted Gene as he launched his business and we look forward to watching RKB Enterprises, LLC grow, create new opportunities and make a lasting positive impact throughout Southwest Virginia. We wish Gene continued success as he builds his business and serves our communities.”
To read even more about this achievement: RKB Enterprises VCEDA Press Release
Big Blue Art
Making art accessible to everyone is what Bronwyn Owen said she hopes her working art studio, Big Blue Art, in Bluefield, VA is continuing to accomplish, providing opportunities for all ages to experience the arts.
“It has been a pleasure working with Bronwyn as she turns her lifelong passion for art into a thriving small business in the Town of Bluefield, Tazewell County,” said SWCC SBDC Executive Director Denise Harmon. “Bronwyn brings many years of experience as an art educator and has a genuine passion for inspiring creativity in children and learners of all ages. Her dedication to the arts and to teaching will be a tremendous asset to the community and the region. We are excited to see Big Blue Art, LLC begin this new chapter and are grateful to have been part of Bronwyn’s entrepreneurial journey,” Harmon said. “The SBDC wishes her continued success and we look forward to watching her business grow and make a lasting impact in Southwest Virginia.”
To read even more about this achievement: Big Blue Art VCEDA Press Release