News & Stories for Entrepreneurs
Meet Le’Bryan Patterson, RISE Community Business Navigator
Le'Bryan Patterson has recently joined the RISE Collaborative team, stepping into the role of RISE Community Business Navigator through a partnership with Patrick & Henry Community College. We spoke to Le'Bryan about his new position, its importance to him, the...
Empowering Future Entrepreneurs: SOVA Innovation Hub and RISE Collaborative Partner with SVHEC Career Tech Academy
The mission of the SOVA Innovation Hub and RISE Collaborative is to drive innovation and economic development in Southern Virginia. We’re excited to announce a new partnership with the Career Tech Academy (CTA) at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC)...
RISE Collaborative Announces 2024 RISE Business Pitch Competition Winners
RISE Collaborative Announces 2024 RISE Business Pitch Competition Winners $12,000 in prize funds awarded to Southern Virginia entrepreneurs and business owners RISE Collaborative hosted its 2nd annual regional RISE Business Pitch Competition on June 26, 2024, from...
Meet the 5 Businesses Competing at the 2024 RISE Business Pitch Competiton
On Wednesday, June 26th, from 2-5:30 p.m., RISE Collaborative will host the RISE Business Pitch Competition (BPC) at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center Innovation Center in South Boston, VA. This event provides a platform for Southern Virginia entrepreneurs...
Meet Laura Coleman, RISE Navigator Program Manager
Laura Coleman recently joined the RISE Collaborative team as the RISE Navigator Program Manager through a partnership with Community Investment Collaborative. We asked Laura 10 questions about her new role and its significance for her, the entrepreneurs she will be...
RECAP: May 2024 Grapevine Meetup for Entrepreneurs and Businesses – Featuring Laura Coleman
The May 2024 Grapevine Virtual Monthly Meetup was hosted on Thursday, May 16, 2024, 12pm-1pm on Zoom.To recap, here is a brief summary of this virtual meetup: We discussed recent events and upcoming opportunities for entrepreneurs who are starting or growing...
RISE Female Founders Fund Launches for 2024
The RISE Collaborative SOVA Female Founders Fund for Women-Owned Businesses is seeking donations to increase the prize funds available to eligible entrepreneurs. Donations to this fund are tax-deductible donations to the SOVA Innovation Hub, a 501(c)3 non-profit...
May 2024 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses
Give your Southern Virginia business a boost by attending one or more of these upcoming events for entrepreneurs and businesses!April 10EXAMPLE (copy) Event NameDay, Month Date | timeam-timepm | locationDescriptionMay 1Rise & Shine Entrepreneur Meetup –...
RECAP: April 2024 Grapevine Meetup for Entrepreneurs and Businesses – Featuring the Longwood SBDC & the SOVA Innovation Hub
The RISE Grapevine Virtual Meetup was hosted on Thursday, April 25, 2024, 12pm-1pm on Zoom.To recap, here is a brief summary of this virtual meetup: We discussed recent events and upcoming opportunities for entrepreneurs who are starting or growing businesses in...
April 2024 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses
Give your Southern Virginia business a boost by attending one or more of these April 2024 events for entrepreneurs and businesses!April 10Southern Virginia Procurement FairWednesday, April 10 | 8:30am-5:00pm | Danville, VAThe Southern Virginia Regional...
RECAP: March 2024 Grapevine Meetup for Entrepreneurs and Businesses – Featuring Dr. Julie Brown of 2 Witches Winery & Brewing Co.
The RISE Grapevine Virtual Meetup was hosted on Thursday, March 21, 2024, 12pm-1pm on Zoom.During this virtual meetup, we discussed recent events and upcoming opportunities for entrepreneurs who are starting or growing businesses in Southern Virginia. The meetup was...
Registration is OPEN for the Southern Virginia Regional Procurement Fair
Registration is OPEN for the Southern Virginia Regional Procurement Fair! A strong understanding of the procurement process is crucial for businesses of all sizes and services! The Southern Virginia Regional Procurement Fair is designed to educate our valued...
Winter 2024 RISE Business Bootcamp Prepares Thirty Southern Virginia Entrepreneurs to Start or Grow Their Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SOUTH BOSTON, VA - March 12, 2024 - The RISE Collaborative Winter 2024 Business Bootcamp has successfully concluded, marking a significant milestone for thirty (30) entrepreneurs from 14 localities across the Southern Virginia region. RISE...
Meet the Winter 2024 RISE Business Bootcamp Cohort!
These entrepreneurs are digging in, learning, and hustling to start or grow their businesses in Southern Virginia! We're excited to introduce you to them! Introducing the RISE Collaborative Winter 2024 CO.STARTERS Business Bootcamp cohort! Congratulations to the 30...
RECAP: February 2024 Grapevine Meetup for Entrepreneurs and Businesses – Featuring Shatera Robertson of Unique Styles & Designs
The RISE Grapevine Virtual Meetup was hosted on Thursday, February 15, 2024, 12pm-1pm on Zoom.During this virtual meetup, we discussed recent events and upcoming opportunities for entrepreneurs who are starting or growing businesses in Southern Virginia. The meetup...
RECAP: January 2024 Grapevine Meetup for Entrepreneurs and Businesses – Featuring Shawn A. Barksdale of Press 4 Time Tees and Ten Minutes of Truth Podcast
The RISE Grapevine Virtual Meetup was hosted on Thursday, January 18, 2024, 12pm-1pm on Zoom.During this virtual meetup, we discussed recent events and upcoming opportunities for entrepreneurs who are starting or growing businesses in Southern Virginia. The meetup was...
Project will develop potential business owners
This article originally appeared in The Charlotte Gazette on November 17, 2023. To view the article as it originally appeared, click here.Project will develop potential business owners Published 8:00 am Friday, November 17, 2023 By Jeff Moore Charlotte County’s...
Celebrate National Entrepreneurship Week: February 10-17, 2024
National Entrepreneurship Week (#NatlEshipWeek) is an annual, congressionally chartered week celebrating America's Entrepreneurship Ecosystem. This year, #NatlEshipWeek is Monday, February 10 through Friday, February 17, 2024. Entrepreneurs, educators, and ecosystem...
RECAP: November 2023 Grapevine Meetup for Entrepreneurs and Businesses – Featuring Shecorie Conley of River Citi Tax Solutions
The RISE Grapevine Virtual Meetup was hosted on Thursday, November 16, 2023, 12pm-1pm on Zoom.During this virtual meetup, we discussed recent events and upcoming opportunities for entrepreneurs who are starting or growing businesses in Southern Virginia. The meetup...
SOVA Innovation Hub Receives $600,000 Boost to Accelerate Entrepreneurial Support in Southern Virginia
SOUTH BOSTON, VA – October 26, 2023 - Southern Virginia's entrepreneurial ecosystem – the synergistic combination of people, organizations, and culture that interacts and cultivates business creation and growth - is poised for extraordinary growth, thanks to a...
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.
