Sharing Entrepreneurship as a Career Pathway at the Career ChoICE Youth Expo

Oct 10, 2025 | Blog, Student Entrepreneurship

The 2025 Career ChoICE Youth Expo brought together thousands of students from across Southern Virginia to explore the many career and education pathways available in our region. Hosted by the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research and partners, the event...

Join the RISE Team: Volunteer and Paid Positions

Sep 18, 2025 | Blog

New Opportunities to Join the RISE Team We 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...

Six-Week Marketing Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Sep 2, 2025 | Blog, Training

for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses  Cut through the noise. Connect with customers. Grow your business. RISE (Regional Investment in Startups & Entrepreneurs) is launching a new Ready, Set, Grow! Marketing Bootcamp to equip entrepreneurs and small businesses...

Job Opening: RISE Business Navigator

Jun 30, 2025 | Navigator Program

We’re sending a warm farewell to Frederick “Fritz” Amspacher, who is leaving the RISE team to pursue his next chapter as a full-time entrepreneur. Over the past year, he’s made a real impact as a RISE Business Navigator, offering empathy and honest...

Introducing Dana Acree-Davis, RISE Business Navigator

Jun 30, 2025 | Navigator Program

We’re proud to welcome Dana Acree-Davis to the RISE team as the newest RISE Business Navigator! Dana will serve entrepreneurs across Southern Virginia with a special focus on supporting founders in traded-sector industries like manufacturing and technology.  The RISE...