Community Business Partnership

About CBP

WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP?
CBP is a complete resource center providing training and support to those seeking to build successful small business in Fairfax County and beyond.

Created in 1995,the Partnership is a non-profit,501(c)(3)tax exempt organization. It was formed in response to an identified need for small business technical assistance and financing services, particularly to low-moderate income and disadvantaged individuals, including minorities, women and the disabled. While providing high quality training and counseling to all small businesses, the Partnership seeks to provide a financing alternative to benefit those unable to attract a commercial loan or other traditional source of funds.

WHAT ORGANIZATIONS HAVE COME TOGETHER TO FORM THE PARTNERSHIP?
Several key organizations within Fairfax County collaborated to form the Partnership and support the programsit offers.Each holds a seat on the board of directors,providing guidance and outreach into the communitiesit serves.They include:

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
George Mason University
The Small Business Commission Northern Virginia Community College
The Northern Virginia Urban League

In addition to its founding members,the Partnership enjoys the support of there stakeholders important to its success,including

The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority
The U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development
The Chambers of Commerce within Fairfax County
The U.S.Small Business Administration
The Virginia Department of Business Assistance
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
The Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services

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