Full course description
Doing Business in Henrico County
This course introduces entrepreneurs to the Henrico Economic Development Authority (Henrico EDA) and the Henrico-specific programs, incentives, and financing tools available to help you start, grow, or relocate a business in Henrico County. You will learn how Henrico EDA is organized, which team members handle direct entrepreneur engagement, and how to navigate the county’s Launch Here and Grow Here programs.
Who the course is for
Entrepreneurs who are past the ideation stage and ready to start, scale, or relocate a business in Henrico County. The course serves both new founders exploring Henrico as a launch location and existing Henrico business owners planning an expansion.
What you will learn
How to engage Henrico EDA’s entrepreneur-facing specialist team and when to reach out to each contact. How to join the Henrico Innovation Hub for workspace, programming, and startup community. How to access Henrico’s local incentive programs, including Henrico Tomorrow for Office, the Henrico Enterprise Zone, the Henrico Investment Program (HIP), and Fast Track permitting review. How to use Henrico EDA financing tools such as Industrial Revenue Bonds, SCALE UP Henrico, and KIVA microloans. How to apply for the Henrico Small Business Boost advertising program. How to connect with the Henrico Business Resource Network, led by the VCU Small Business Opportunity Center and including central Virginia chambers and small business support organizations.
What you will leave with
A personalized 30-day action plan that converts what you learned into specific next steps for engaging Henrico EDA, applying for the right incentive or financing program, and connecting with Business Resource Network partners aligned to your industry and community.
Format
Self-paced, approximately 60 to 75 minutes to complete. Includes short content modules, an embedded video overview of Henrico, a knowledge check, and your 30-day action plan.
Issued upon completion
Certificate of completion and the Doing Business in Henrico County badge from the VCU SBOC Commercialization Training Academy.