Entrepreneurship Award
People are the most important asset in a service-based economy--and Virginia Economic Bridge, Inc. invests in people.
VEB believes that local entrepreneurs are the foundation of economic growth in Southwestern Virginia. Each year Virginia Economic Bridge, Inc. continues its tradition of strengthening the economy of Southwestern Virginia by supporting entrepreneurship in the region with an annual grant of $10,000.
The major criteria for the Entrepreneurship Award are:
- Companies must be located in Southwestern Virginia
- A strong potential for job creation must be present
- Funds must be used for product development or capital improvement
Grant proposals are received and reviewed each summer by a committee comprised of business and academic leaders, as well as previous award recipients.
To learn more about this award or how you might invest in local entrepreneurs, please contact us at 540-731-6800 or email us at veb@vebinc.org
More Information
*Request for Proposal 2003 will be added soon.
- Request for Proposal 2001
- Planning District Commission Mailing List
- Small Business Development Commission Mailing List
Past Winners
| Year | Company | Amount | Web Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | PYOTT-BOONE | $10,000 | www.pyottboone.com | |
| 1999 | Jonas Works, Inc. | $10,000 | www.jonasworks.com | |
| 1998 | Buckinghorse Product and Services | $15,000 | ||
| 1997 | Commonwealth Mfg. & Dev | $10,000 | ||
| 1996 | Vatell | $15,000 | ||
| 1997 | Unitech | $10,000 | ||
| 1995 | Lightly Expressed | $10,000 | www.lightlyExpressed.com | |
| 1995 | Deerfield Home Health Care, Inc. | $10,000 | ||