CIC Southern Virginia Entrepreneur Workshop

The CIC Southern Virginia Entrepreneur Workshop, powered by RISE, will meet for 16 weeks, on Tuesdays, from 6 pm – 9 pm, in a virtual format, February through May 2025. Applications open November 1, 2024.

Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs

Thank you to everyone who attended the RISE Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs on Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Danville, Virginia. Stay tuned for video recaps to continue learning!

Grow your network and build your business

RISE Collaborative meetups are open to all entrepreneurs, business owners, and business resource providers in Southern and South Central Virginia.

We Connect Entrepreneurs with Resources to Start and Grow Your Business

If you are starting or growing a business in Southern Virginia, we welcome you to become a part of RISE Collaborative. We are creating a connected, vibrant ecosystem where EVERY entrepreneur can find resources, access capital, and succeed.

Starting, building, or growing your business doesn’t have to be a journey you take alone.

RISE Collaborative centers you in a supportive ecosystem, where you can connect and grow with other innovators on their own journeys to success. Ask questions, get advice, share ideas, receive encouragement, make connections, and let the community empower you to reach new heights. Use our resources to grow your business in an environment that welcomes founders of all experience levels.

We have several programs to help you through your business journey, whether you are a member of the community or a student in middle school, high school, or college.

Community Programs

Student Programs