Partners
Fueling the Growth of Small Business and Entrepreneurs
Small businesses and Entrepreneurs are an integral part of the Newport News economy; bringing new jobs, innovative ideas and new products to our area. The City offers a variety of services to new and existing small businesses and Entrepreneurs, including programs of financial, information and technical assistance. Whether you are looking to start, grow or finance your small business, we have a list of incentives below and more resources and contacts following that.
We Have Your Answers
Mallory Butler
Your Source for Business Incentive Programs(757) 597-2840
University Partners
Business Resources
Newport News Department of Development
Expands/diversifies the City’s tax base by attracting new businesses and is also responsible for creating new jobs, retaining existing jobs and helping existing businesses to expand.
757-926-8428
Center for Innovative Technology
CIT seeks to close innovation gaps in the Commonwealth and the nation by focusing on new technologies, entrepreneurs and technology companies that make innovation happen.
703-689-3000
Future of Hampton Roads – Mentoring for Emerging Companies
A new program in conjunction with Future of Hampton Roads, designed to provide an advanced level of expertise and support to entrepreneurs and businesses
757-547-1988
Hampton Roads Procurement Assistance Center
Exists to assist area businesses in establishing themselves to bid competitively on federal, state, and local government contracts.
757-683-5542
Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center
Contributes to the growth and development of the economy by providing management, technical and other assistance and information to the Hampton Roads region’s small business community.
757-865-3128
Williamsburg SCORE
A nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small business start, grow and succeed nationwide.
757-229-6511
Retail Alliance
Member-driven association which promotes the healthy growth of retail merchants throughout Hampton Roads and Northeastern North Carolina.
757-455-9387
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Provides support to small businesses and small-business owners across the nation.
804-771-2400
Virginia Department of Business Assistance One Stop
Virginia’s Business One Stop was launched in May of 2008 to assist entrepreneurs in obtaining the information and completing the steps required to register their business.
804-371-0438
Virginia Startup Small Business Events
Offers numerous workshops on starting your business and growing your sales, as well as training on social media and using the iPad for business, financing programs and workforce incentives
276-477-3999
Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Advocates and supports the economic and business interests of the Virginia Peninsula and the Region and believes that more can be accomplished on behalf of business and the community through collaboration, communication and cooperation.
757-262-2000
The Apprentice School
Founded in 1919, the Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding offers four-, five- and eight-year apprenticeships in nineteen shipbuilding disciplines and eight advanced studies. Apprentices can earn college credits while learning a valuable trade.
757-380-3809
Tech Center Research Park
The Tech Center Research Park, located on 50 acres adjacent to the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Newport News, provides collaborative space where high-tech companies can carry out advanced research.
540-443-9282
Who To Contact
General questions and information
Sam Workman, Assistant Director of Development
workmansj@nnva.gov
(757) 926-8428
Questions, information and expansion opportunities for existing Newport News businesses
Shakir Johnson, Business Retention Coordinator
johnsonsd@nnva.gov
(757) 597-2840 x409
Permitting and project technical assistance
Matt Johnson, Economic Development Manager
(Project & CIP Coordination)
johnsonme@nnva.gov
(757) 926-8428
Business incentive programs
Mallory Butler, Senior Economic Analyst
butlermc@nnva.gov
(757) 597-2840 x 403
Low-interest loan and matching grant programs
Tricia Wilson, Business Development Specialist
wilsontf@nnva.gov
(757) 926-3793
Site selection assistance
Robin Boyd, Senior Marketing Coordinator
boydrn@nnva.gov
(757) 597-2840 x406