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What is Richmond CoPilot?
CoPilot is a collaboration of efforts from Richmond Region Businesses joined together from all industries in the profit and non-profit sectors to assist existing and potential business owners as they pilot their companies to new heights. CoPilot is a valuable new help desk and online resource for small business owners on their quest for information. The mission of this important initiative is to improve the economic opportunities for small businesses in the Greater Richmond Area by providing resources to receive education and information services through the partnerships with local and regional resources that form the coalition.

Where do I get started?
If you need assistance finding services, click on “Resource Center” and choose one of the categories (Starting a Business, Existing Business, Professional Services, Government Services). You can then choose your area of need and companies/agencies providing those services will be listed.
If you want to find out about events, click “Events” and choose the month and year you are interested in or just scroll down through the current month’s events.

Is there any online training available through Richmond CoPilot?
There are online training opportunities available through the “Small Business Library” on the toolbar. These training workshops offer information to help start a business, manage finances, and market your business.

How do I find out about upcoming events aimed at small businesses?
If you want to find out about events, click “Events” and choose the month and year you are interested in or just scroll down through the current month’s events.

Is there any cost to use CoPilot?
The services provided by CoPilot are completely free to small businesses.

How do you come up with the categories for the resource center?
The categories were determined based on small business needs as well of the types of services offered by businesses in the Richmond region. If you have any input on how to improve these categories, please feel free to contact Bobbie Carey (bobbie.carey@grcc.com).

How do I get my company listed as a coalition partner in CoPilot?
Is their any cost to list my business?
Companies can request to be listed as a resource by completing the Coalition Partner request form .
At this time there is no cost to list a business. In the future, enhanced listings and advertisement opportunities may be available at an additional cost.

How do I get my small business event listed on CoPilot?
Please complete this form.

Can I provide a description of my business to be listed next to my company name?
Yes. Please provide a short 2 sentence description of your company services. You may also provide a listing of up to 5 keywords that represent your company’s services.

CoPilot is a small business service hosted by the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce.