The people and organizations I actually recommend.
No paid placements, no affiliate deals here. Just people and resources I’ve seen do good work in this community and beyond. If I’ve pointed you here, it’s because I trust what’s on this page.
Start with these if you’re just getting going.
These are the organizations that exist specifically to help small businesses in central Virginia. Most of their services are free or low-cost. Use them.
Fluvanna County Economic Development
The county’s economic development office has resources for businesses looking to start or expand in Fluvanna. Worth a conversation early on, especially if you’re thinking about a physical location.
Fluvanna Women in Business
A community for women business owners and professionals in Fluvanna County to connect, support each other, and grow together. If you’re a woman in business in the area, this is your people.
Fluvanna Business Alliance
A local network working to support and promote businesses in Fluvanna County. A good place to get plugged in, find collaborators, and stay informed about what’s happening in the local business community.
People I’d refer my own clients to.
These are individuals I’ve worked with, referred people to, or watched do consistently good work. When I send someone their way, I’m putting my own name behind it.
Elizabeth Henson
A marketer I trust to understand what actually moves the needle for small businesses. Elizabeth brings strategic clarity to marketing in a way that doesn’t overcomplicate things or overpromise results.
Visit elizabethhenson.co ↗Marilen Crump
A business coach who works with small business owners at meaningful turning points. Marilen is the kind of coach who meets you where you are and helps you figure out where you actually want to go.
Visit marilencrump.com ↗Lisa Bishop
A sharp marketing and business professional with real-world experience helping organizations grow strategically. If you need someone who can think big-picture while also getting things done, Lisa is worth a conversation.
Visit gainseoagency.com ↗Michelle Baty
My go-to recommendation for pet sitting in the Fluvanna area. Michelle is reliable, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about the animals she works with.
Find Michelle on Rover ↗Kim Holloway
A relationship coach who helps people navigate the hard stuff — whether that’s repairing a partnership, rebuilding after a rupture, or just figuring out why the same patterns keep showing up. Kim is thoughtful, grounded, and genuinely good at this work.
Visit relationshipresetcoaching.com ↗Affordable Lawns and Landscapes
A landscaping business serving the Fluvanna area. Reliable, fairly priced, and backed by someone I personally trust. If your yard needs attention, this is who I’d call.
View on Yelp ↗This list grows through experience and referrals, not requests. But if you’ve had a great experience with a local professional you think I should know about, tell me about them.
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