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...
May 13, 2025 | RISE Summit for Entrepreneurs
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...
May 1, 2025 | Blog, Training
We are excited to announce that Cohort 7 of the RISE Business Bootcamp will be the “CIC Southern Virginia Entrepreneur Workshop Powered by RISE.” The Fall 2025 virtual cohort will begin in August and finish in November 2025. The application deadline is...
Mar 19, 2025 | Access to Capital, Blog
Southern Virginia businesses interested in government contracting have a new opportunity close to home. The Virginia APEX Accelerator offers monthly workshops and 1-on-1 consulting sessions at the SOVA Innovation Hub, located at 715 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA....
Feb 19, 2025 | Patrick County VA, Succession Planning
Are you a business or organization that is looking for the next generation to step up and take over? This Lunch and Learn is for you! The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present: Succession Planning for your Business or Organization. Come hear what...
