Visit our Virtual Business Center!

We are pleased to introduce our Virtual Business Center. This on-line center provides free resources for the business owner and entrepreneur. The center was developed to assist agricultural and rural businesses; however, it will help in developing most any business or enterprise.

Rural Energy For America Program Workshops

Six workshops about the Rural Energy for America program have been scheduled in March for producers interested in increasing energy efficiency or installing products to generate renewable energy on their farms.

REAP offers a 25 percent cost-share for relevant installations and replacements. Funds are offered as grants, loans or grant/loan combinations.

The one-day workshops will give participants a basic understanding of the program and how to apply for funding. Workshops will be offered on the following dates:

• March 23 in Wytheville at the Wytheville Community College, 1000 East Main Street.
  Phone: 276-223-4895.
  
  
• March 24 in Danville at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, 150 Slayton Avenue.
  Phone: 434- 791-3556
  
  
• March 25 in Front Royal at the Holiday Inn and Suites at Blue Ridge Shadows Resort, 111 Hospitality Drive.
  Phone: 540-631-3050.
  

For more information or to register, please send an e-mail or call Brenda Fleming at 804-290-1155.

The workshops are being presented by VA FAIRS in conjunction with Virginia Cooperation Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development agency.