Mentor Resources
You don't have to navigate the challenges of owning or starting a business alone. The Alleghany Highlands Business Support Network brings together experienced business owners, community leaders, economic development professionals and partner organizations who can provide guidance, answer questions and help make valuable connections. Whatever stage you're in, our network can help connect you with the right person or resource to take your next step.
Connect with a Business Mentor
Sometimes the best resource for a business owner isn't another website, guide or workshop, it's a conversation with someone who can help.
The Alleghany Highlands Business Support Network brings together experienced business owners, community leaders, economic development professionals and partner organizations who are ready to help local entrepreneurs navigate challenges, explore opportunities and take the next step in their business.
Whether you're thinking about starting a business, working through a challenge, planning for growth or simply need someone to help point you in the right direction, our network can connect you with people who have the knowledge and experience to help.
How Can a Mentor Help?
Business owners and entrepreneurs can seek guidance on topics such as:
- Starting or planning a new business
- Developing or reviewing a business plan
- Marketing and social media
- Financing, grants and access to capital
- Business growth and expansion
- Downtown business and storefront development
- Workforce and employee challenges
- Identifying training and educational opportunities
- Connecting with local, regional and state resources
- Navigating local processes and requirements
- Networking and building community connections
- Working through day-to-day business challenges
- Finding specialized professional assistance
Not Sure What You Need?
That's okay. You don't need to know which organization, program or person to contact before reaching out.
One of the strengths of the Alleghany Highlands Business Support Network is the variety of experience represented around the table. Tell us a little about your business, your idea or the challenge you're facing, and we'll work to connect you with the right resource, organization or mentor within our network.
Local Knowledge. Real Connections. One Network.
Our mentors and partner organizations understand the Alleghany Highlands and the realities of doing business here. By working collaboratively, the Business Support Network can help entrepreneurs access expertise from across our community rather than having to navigate the business-support landscape on their own.
Have a question or need some guidance?
Tell us what you're working on and we'll help make the right connection.