News & Stories for Entrepreneurs
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...
New Opportunities to Join the RISE Team
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...
RISE Summit Returns to Danville in 2025, Bringing Inspiration and Resources for Southern Virginia’s Entrepreneurs
RISE Summit Returns to Danville in 2025, Bringing Inspiration and Resources for Southern Virginia’s EntrepreneursSeptember 11, 2025 – South Boston, VA – After a successful debut year in 2024, the RISE Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs (RISE Summit) will...
Six-Week Marketing Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses
Ready, Set, Grow! Marketing Bootcamp 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...
September 2025 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses
September brings a season of fresh beginnings and growth, much like the start of fall. For Southern Virginia’s entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators, this month is filled with workshops, events, and networking opportunities designed to help you harvest...
August 2025 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses
August is full of engaging events and learning opportunities for Southern Virginia’s entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business leaders. Whether you're launching a new venture or scaling up, there’s something this month to help you take the next step.1-on-1...
July 2025 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses
July offers a wide range of opportunities for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators across Southern Virginia to connect, learn, and grow.1-on-1 Consulting on Government ContractingWednesday, July 9, 2025 | SOVA Innovation HubSouthern Virginia businesses...
June 2025 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses
June brings a variety of opportunities for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators throughout Southern Virginia.1-on-1 Consulting on Government ContractingWednesday, June 11, 2025 | SOVA Innovation HubSouthern Virginia businesses interested in government...
Join the Fall 2025 CIC Southern Virginia Entrepreneur Workshop Powered by RISE
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 July 4, 2025....
May 2025 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses
May brings a variety of exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators throughout Southern Virginia.1-on-1 Consulting on Government ContractingWednesday, May 14, 2025 | SOVA Innovation HubSouthern Virginia businesses interested in...
April 2025 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses
April brings a variety of exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators throughout Southern Virginia.1-on-1 Consulting on Government ContractingWednesday, April 9, 2025 | SOVA Innovation HubSouthern Virginia businesses interested in...
Virginia APEX Accelerator Workshops and 1-on-1 Government Contracting Consulting at the SOVA Innovation Hub
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....
March 2025 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses
March is filled with exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators across Southern Virginia.1-on-1 Consulting on Government ContractingWednesday, March 12, 2025 | SOVA Innovation HubSouthern Virginia businesses interested in...
5 Reasons to Start Succession Planning for Your Small Business
Every small business owner dreams of building something that lasts. Yet, many fail to consider one of the most critical aspects of long-term success: succession planning. Whether planning for retirement, transitioning ownership to a family member, or selling the...
February 2025 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses
February is packed with exciting events for entrepreneurs, small business owners and innovators in Southern Virginia.1-on-1 Consulting on Government ContractingWednesday, February 12, 2025 | SOVA Innovation HubSouthern Virginia businesses interested in government...
Small Business Education, Capital, and Resources Coming to Southern Virginia
For Immediate Release December 20, 2024For more information contact:Teira E. FarleyDirector of Communications + Engagementteira@cicville.org(434) 218-3481SMALL BUSINESS EDUCATION, CAPITAL AND RESOURCES COMING TO SOUTHERN VIRGINIACommunity Investment Collaborative...
January 2025 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses
January is packed with exciting events for entrepreneurs, small business owners and innovators in Southern Virginia.1-on-1 Consulting on Government ContractingWednesday, January 8, 2025 | SOVA Innovation HubSouthern Virginia businesses interested in government...
What is BOI Reporting and Why Should You Care?
If you’re a business owner, you’ve probably heard the term BOI Reporting buzzing around lately. But what exactly is it, and why does it matter? Let’s break it down.What is BOI Reporting? BOI stands for Beneficial Ownership Information, a new reporting requirement...
December 2024 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses
December is full of exciting events for entrepreneurs, small business owners and innovators in Southern Virginia.PUMP: Pull Up Mentoring ProgramTuesday, December 10, 2024 | 12pm - 4:00pm | SOVA Innovation Hub Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | 9am - 1:00pm | P&HCC...
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024 Recap
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a celebration of innovation, resilience, and collaboration, bringing together entrepreneurs, small business owners, and ecosystem builders from across the globe. At the SOVA Innovation Hub, we marked this exciting week with a...
Crater APEX Accelerator Now Offering 1-on-1 Government Contracting Consulting at the SOVA Innovation Hub
Southern Virginia businesses interested in government contracting have a new opportunity close to home. Beginning in November 2024, Crater APEX Accelerator will now offer 1-on-1 consulting sessions at the SOVA Innovation Hub, located at 715 Wilborn Avenue, South...
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.
