Startup Virginia

Since 2008, the Shenandoah Community Capital Fund, previously known as the Staunton Creative Community Fund, has been committed to assisting entrepreneurs in establishing, maintaining, and expanding businesses in the Shenandoah Valley. As a central hub for entrepreneurial innovation, we bring together resources, talent, information, creativity, and funding to contribute to the growth of a thriving Shenandoah Valley economy. Starting a business can be a challenging endeavor, but our Fund is here to support and guide you through the ups and downs, obstacles, and unexpected twists that come with starting or expanding a small business. In a world where calculations and high-interest loans prevail, we provide a safe space for dreamers and ambitious individuals to envision possibilities, seek guidance, and secure the necessary funding for success. We are your dedicated team. Though our headquarters are in Staunton, our reach has expanded to encompass the entire Central Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Our services are available in the following areas: Augusta County, Rockingham County, Rockbridge County, Highland County, Bath County, Albemarle County, Nelson County, Staunton, Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, Lexington, and Buena Vista. Our mission is to foster local economic growth by connecting people, nurturing ideas, and facilitating access to capital. Our vision is to enhance the economic vibrancy of our community.

Founded in 2013 by former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.), The Kennedy Forum leads a national dialogue on transforming mental health and addiction care in the U.S. by uniting mental health advocates, business leaders, and government agencies around a common set of principles, including full implementation of the Federal Parity Law. Launched in celebration of the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s signing of the landmark Community Mental Health Act, the nonprofit aims to achieve health equity by advancing evidence-based practices, policies, and programming in mental health and substance use. The Kennedy Forum’s collaborative partnerships help to foster greater provider accountability, integration, and coordination; cutting-edge treatment technologies; and brain fitness and education. The website, www.thekennedyforum.org, is a repository of educational resources on parity issues, such as 'Navigating the New Frontier of Mental Health and Addiction: a Guide for the 115th Congress' – the first-ever guide for members that pinpoints and defines tangible actions necessary for change. Other Kennedy Forum Resources: Parity Registry is a website where consumers can learn to file an appeal with their health plan after being wrongfully denied coverage for mental health or addiction treatment services; send a complaint directly to state enforcement officials; access step-by-step appeals guidance; find a comprehensive listing of state and federal regulators who can help with an appeal; and review FAQs and other information to help advance an appeal. The data shared will help shape public policy and influence future legislation. www.parityregistry.org Parity Track is a website where policymakers, journalists, and consumers can track legislative, regulatory, and legal parity activities in all 50 states and at the federal level to monitor implementation and best practices. www.paritytrack.org

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