The 2nd annual RISE Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs on Saturday, November 1, 2025 in Danville, VA will include networking opportunities and breakout sessions featuring amazing speakers to support entrepreneurs at each stage of business, from ideation to starting, growing, and scaling.

45 MINUTE SESSION

How it works:

• STEP 1: Purchase your ticket to the RISE Summit >
• STEP 2: Signup in advance for the Mini-Resource Fair as one of your breakout sessions. (The signup form will be published closer to the event). When you signup, include a few questions you have for the resource provider you’ll be meeting with. Spaces are limited! First come, first served! 
• STEP 3: Meet one-on-one with the consultant of your choice during the Mini-Resource Fair at the RISE Summit.

A list of participating Resource Providers will be posted on this page closer to the event. 

Are you interested in volunteering to provide consulting as part of the Resource Fair?

The Mini-Resource Fair offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet one-on-one with experts in various fields, such as attorneys, accountants, marketing professionals, goal-setting coaches, human resources professionals, insurance agents, and more. These expert volunteers address the issues and questions submitted by entrepreneurs, who register in advance to attend.

Time Commitment: One (1) to four (4) hours during the RISE Summit on November 1, 2025 – plus prior review and applicable research for the entrepreneur’s questions and concerns shared on their signup form. 

Participating resource providers will receive a complimentary ticket to the RISE Summit, so you can enjoy the networking opportunities and other breakout sessions when the Resource Fair is not in session.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Mini-Resource Fair at the RISE Summit! To signup to volunteer, please complete our Volunteer Interest Form (coming soon) or contact Laura Coleman at laura@cicville.org.