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July 2026 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

July 2026 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

July is a great time to pause, reflect, and refocus on your business goals for the second half of the year. Across Southern Virginia, entrepreneurs are building momentum, exploring new opportunities, and finding innovative ways to grow and adapt. Whether you're...

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June 2026 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

June 2026 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

June is a season for growth, fresh ideas, and taking the next step. Across Southern Virginia, entrepreneurs are launching businesses, exploring new opportunities, and building momentum for the future. Whether you are just getting started or looking to grow an existing...

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May 2026 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

May 2026 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

May is a time to celebrate the entrepreneurs and small business owners who keep Southern Virginia growing. In honor of National Small Business Month, we’re recognizing the creativity, resilience, and hard work of those building businesses across our region. It’s also...

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Heard it through the RISE Grapevine: April 2026 Edition

Heard it through the RISE Grapevine: April 2026 Edition

Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs, Access to Capital, and Building Business ReadinessAt the April RISE Grapevine Virtual Meetup for Entrepreneurs, business owners and ecosystem partners from across Southern Virginia gathered for an important conversation about one...

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April 2026 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

April 2026 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

April is a season of growth and fresh momentum for Southern Virginia’s entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators. As spring unfolds, it’s a great time to build on new ideas, strengthen connections, and take the next steps in your business journey. This...

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Heard it through the RISE Grapevine: March 2026 Edition

Heard it through the RISE Grapevine: March 2026 Edition

Perseverance, Passion, Love: Southern Virginia Women Redefining Childcare and EntrepreneurshipAt the March Grapevine Virtual Meetup for Entrepreneurs, something really honest happened. A group of women came together to talk about childcare, not just as a service, but...

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March 2026 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

March 2026 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

March is a time to turn momentum into action for Southern Virginia’s entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators. As plans take shape, this month’s programs and events are designed to help you sharpen your skills, strengthen connections, and continue moving...

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Heard it through the RISE Grapevine: February 2026 Edition

Heard it through the RISE Grapevine: February 2026 Edition

February 2026 Grapevine: Mapping the Customer Journey and what is coming up next in our ecosystemAt this month’s RISE Grapevine Monthly Virtual Meetup, our community leaned into a topic that touches every entrepreneur, no matter your industry or how long you have been...

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February 2026 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

February 2026 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

February is a time to build on the momentum of the new year for Southern Virginia’s entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators. As goals begin to take shape, this month’s programs and events are designed to help you strengthen your skills, deepen...

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January 2026 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

January 2026 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

January brings a fresh start for Southern Virginia’s entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators as we step into a new year full of possibility. It is a time to reset goals, build momentum, and turn ideas into action. This month’s programs and events are...

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December 2025 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

December 2025 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

December brings a renewed sense of focus as Southern Virginia’s entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators look ahead to the new year. It is a natural moment to set intentions, build momentum, and prepare for the opportunities that 2026 will bring. This...

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November 2025 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

November 2025 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

November brings fresh energy and new opportunities for Southern Virginia’s entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators. As the season of gratitude unfolds, it’s the perfect time to reflect, connect, and prepare for growth. This month also marks Global...

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Student Entrepreneurship on the RISE

Student Entrepreneurship on the RISE

A recent UVA study said that students who were exposed to entrepreneurship education were 40% more likely to start revenue-generating businesses when they grew up. We believe it is valuable to invest time in students to help them explore entrepreneurship. Most...

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October 2025 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

October 2025 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

October ushers in a new season of opportunity for Southern Virginia’s entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators. As the air turns crisp and fall settles in, this month is packed with workshops, events, and networking opportunities designed to help you plant...

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Join the RISE Team: Volunteer and Paid Positions

Join the RISE Team: Volunteer and Paid Positions

New Opportunities to Join the RISE TeamWe are excited to share new opportunities - both volunteer and paid - to join the RISE team. If you are passionate about building a stronger, more connected ecosystem to support entrepreneurs, we hope you'll consider joining the...

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RISE Collaborative serves entrepreneurs in the following 15 localities in Virginia:

Patrick, Henry, Martinsville, Danville, Pittsylvania, Halifax, Mecklenburg, Brunswick, Charlotte, Lunenburg, Prince Edward, Buckingham, Amelia, Nottoway, and Cumberland. Questions? Contact our team at hello@sovarise.com.