Join our exclusive networking event for professionals. Connect with business owners, instructors, and sponsors and experience the awarding of certificates to our Summer 2026 Black Business Accelerator Program graduates.

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Celebrate National Black Business Month with CVAACC!

Members:  Free (Must register to participate. Please use email on file to register)
Non-Members:  $50

August is National Black Business Month and we invite you to be part of our celebration of Black excellence in business!

We’re curating a Special Edition Black Business Month Directory, a powerful, community-centered guide designed to spotlight Black-owned businesses across Central Virginia. The directory will include businesses of every kind and help consumers discover, support, and shop Black all month long.

Here’s how your business can participate:
Register to be listed and offer a special promotion (optional) for the month of August. Your business will be featured on our website and promoted through our email campaigns and social media channels, putting you in front of a community committed to circulating dollars within the Black business ecosystem.

BOGO BONUS:
Register for August 2026 and take advantage of our BOGO promotion. Your business will also receive a free listing in our Black Friday 2026 Directory in November 2026!

What you will need to register:

• Business Name
• Business Description (150 character limit)
• Logo (optional)
• Website or Ordering Link (optional)
• Promotional Offer + Promo Code (optional)
• Contact Information

Your next big idea deserves support. Join Downtown Ashland Association’s Entrepreneur Bootcamps to connect, collaborate, and gain the tools you need to grow. Each session inside the Ashland Branch Library’s main conference room offers free resources, fresh insights, and the community every entrepreneur needs to thrive.

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Are you a business owner buried under daily administrative tasks, managing staff, and chasing time pressure? It is easy to lose sight of the bigger picture when you are caught up in day-to-day operations. If you are ready to stop simply reacting to business stressors and start intentionally leading like a CEO, this workshop is designed for you.

Presented by Dorian Cunion, Executive Coach and Small Business Consultant at Your Path Coaching & Consulting, this informational workshop provides business owners with a clear, structured roadmap to scale. Sponsored by the Downtown Ashland Association and The Central Virginia African American Chamber.

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