Longwood Small Business Development Center (LSBDC)

Through the use of full-time staff and other university resources, such as faculty and students, the LSBDC offers assistance to help Virginians start a business, expand a business, or solve business-related problems. The Center assists small businesses throughout all phrases of growth and development by using one-on-one counseling and education

   P.O. Box 709

   115 Broad Street

   Martinsville, Virginia 24114

   (276) 632-4462

   Fax: (276) 632-5059

   Email  ephgraverg@longwood.edu

Business Licenses and Taxes

Business Licenses may be obtained by contacting  

   Commissioner of the Revenue

   Janet H. Rorrer

   P.O. Box 367

   Stuart, Virginia 24171

   (276) 694-7131

   Fax: (276) 694-2377

Health Department

County Health Department

   Patrick County Health Department

   106 Rucker Street

   P.O. Box 428

   Stuart, Virginia 24171

   (276) 694-3188

   Fax: (276) 694-6784

Name Registration 

Register a partnership or a trade name

   Clerk of the Court

   Susan C. Gasperini

   P.O. Box 148

   Stuart, Virginia 24171

   (276) 694 -7213

   Fax: (276) 694-6943

Economic Development

Assistance in small business financing, expansion needs for sites and  buildings and  

ombudsman service between business and government offices.           

   Director of Economic Development

   Tom Rose

   P.O. Box 466

   Stuart, Virginia 24171

   (276) 694-8367

   Fax: (276) 694-2160

Internal Revenue Service

Contact IRS and ask for a business kit

   Internal Revenue Service 

   Federal Building 400 N. 8th St.

   Richmond, Virginia 23240

   1-800-829-4933 for information

   1-804-916-8700 for Problem Resolution