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2026 Forty Under 40: RAMAIN GOHAR
BUSINESS SERVICES MANAGER | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS AND SUPPLIER DIVERSITY | RICHMOND
Virginia Business //April 28, 2026//
2026 Forty Under 40: RAMAIN GOHAR
BUSINESS SERVICES MANAGER | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS AND SUPPLIER DIVERSITY | RICHMOND
Virginia Business //April 28, 2026//
Since joining the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity in 2017, Gohar has advised hundreds of business leaders across Southwest and Central Virginia, helping small enterprises secure government contracts and access capital. Additionally, he’s designed and led regional symposiums and technology summits. Previously, he worked as a business analyst for the Arizona Small Business Development Center.
A past president of the Virginia chapter of Muslim Americans in Public Service, Gohar earned his MBA from Western Carolina University.
KEY TO MY SUCCESS: Treating opportunities like actionable outcomes, not theory
WHERE I SEE MYSELF IN 10 YEARS: Leading large-scale initiatives that shape Virginia’s economic development landscape, creating systems and programs that drive growth and inclusion. I aim to leverage my experience in community engagement to influence policy, mentor the next generation of business leaders and leave a lasting impact on both the professional and local communities I serve.
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