Driving Growth and Opportunity
Empowering Black Businesses in Central Virginia
Our Mission
At CVAAF, our mission is to:
Support resources including mentorship, and entrepreneurial development initiatives to uplift Black businesses.
Address critical areas such as Access to Capital, Organizational Development, and Marketing to bridge opportunity gaps.
Promote sustainable growth for businesses across the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
Our Vision
We envision a future where Black businesses in Central Virginia have the resources, opportunities, and community support to thrive and succeed in every market they enter.
Board of Directors
Ervin Clarke
CVAAF Founder and President
Tracey Harvey
Owner, Creative Marketing, and Public Relations Director, Trace and Print
Dr. Dwayne Whitehead
President, The Whitehead Group and Pastor of Destiny Global Church
Dorian Cunion
Executive Coach, Your Path Coaching and Consulting
Jonathan Young
Director of Corporate Relations & Strategic Communications, Virginia State University
Curtis E. Hall II
CEO of Nu Collar Solutions, U.S. Army Veteran, Chief Operations Officer at the Bureau of Consular Affairs in Passport Services
Program Administrator
Charmaine Tucker
23+ Year Entrepreneur and Former Career and Technical Education Instructor (10 Years)
Our Core Principles
STRENGTHEN
Strengthen financial opportunities for Black businesses.
INCREASE
Increase market presence and share for Black businesses.
FACILITATE
Facilitate education, networking, and collaboration for economic advancement.
AWARENESS
Raise awareness of African American businesses within all communities.
