Beans and Rice Start-Up Assistance

Do you have a great idea for a business?  Interested in starting your own business or know someone else who is?

Beans and Rice works with low to moderate income individuals to help them flesh out a business idea, set out the steps to achieve the business goal, and write a business plan.  For those who complete the program, there is an opportunity to seek Micro Credit and Micro Loan funding for the business start-up for those who live and or plan to operate in Pulaski County.

If you are ready to learn how to turn your idea into a business reality, contact Lee at lspiegel@beansandrice.org or call 540-980-4111.  

Internet Café Volunteer Position Available

Love people? Want to volunteer?  Our Internet Café Greeter position could be just what you are looking for!  Click here for more information or contact Lee at lspiegel@beansandrice.org to join our Café Crew.

Your support MAKES A DIFFERENCE

We’ll kick things off Tuesday, October 1st and will go until Thursday, October 31st. Voting is now open!  Visit The Solomon Blacksburg Facebook page once a day and encourage everyone in your network to do the same and vote for Beans and Rice.  The more votes we get, the better our chance of being chosen for one of the five prizes!  Vote daily at https://www.facebook.com/GACBlacksburg

"Strengthening community by empowering our neighbors"

Our Mission & Locations

For more than 25 years, Beans and Rice has been showing up in our Community and making a difference!  What started as a weekly campus fundraiser at Radford University is now an Organization that works to directly address our Community needs in multiple areas across the New River Valley.

Let’s talk business

Today is the DAY to get started!

Whether you are looking for a new place to call your work home, a little office space now and then, or a safe space with internet and coffee away from your normal work setting, Beans and Rice is there for you!  We are taking a fresh new look at what support feels like for our working community with the focus on making success a bit easier.

Internet Café

Enjoy tea or coffee as you work in our newly renovated Internet Café.
For convenience, you choose from several fee schedules

Rooms

From a long-term lease to half-day rental, we have a space for you!
For convenience, you choose from several fee schedules

Combo Plans

For a mix of Café and room rental time, check out our economical combo plans.
For convenience, you choose from several fee schedules

Employment

If working for a non-profit speaks to you, check to see what we have open.
If no positions are available, consider volunteering