News & Stories for Entrepreneurs
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...
November 2024 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses
November is packed with exciting events for entrepreneurs, small business owners and innovators in Southern Virginia.Creating a Capability Statement to Make Your Business Stand Out!Monday, November 4 | 12:00-1:30 PM | SOVA Innovation Hub You have 6 seconds to...
Announcing the Spring 2025 CIC Southern Virginia Entrepreneur Workshop Powered by RISE
We are excited to announce that Cohort 6 of the RISE Business Bootcamp will be the "CIC Southern Virginia Entrepreneur Workshop Powered by RISE." The Spring 2025 virtual cohort will begin in February and finish in May 2025. CIC Southern Virginia Entrepreneur Workshop...
RISE Regional Innovation Summit: Meet the Speakers
At RISE Collaborative, we recognize that knowledge and community are the driving forces behind entrepreneurial success. That's why we're excited to host the RISE Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs on October 19, 2024, in Danville, Virginia. Themed "Meet the...
RECAP: Virtual Meetup with the GENEDGE Alliance Emerging Business Program and VIPC Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Divisions
The monthly RISE Grapevine Virtual Meetup was hosted on Thursday, September 19, 2024, 12pm-1pm on Zoom. We learned about the GENEDGE Alliance Emerging Business Program and the VIPC Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Division. Below is a recap of what was discussed. We hope to...
September Highlights: Entrepreneurial Events and Networking Opportunities
September Southern Virginia Entrepreneurial Events: Opportunities to Learn and ConnectAs summer transitions into fall, September brings a wealth of opportunities for entrepreneurs, small business owners and innovators across Southern Virginia. From virtual meetups to...
RISE Summit 2024: Empowering Southern Virginia Entrepreneurs with Business Resources and Growth Opportunities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RISE Summit 2024: Empowering Southern Virginia Entrepreneurs with Business Resources and Growth Opportunities Entrepreneurs invited to connect, learn, and grow in Danville, VA on October 19th August 29, 2024 - South Boston, VA - Calling all...
Meet Fritz Amspacher, RISE Business Navigator
Fritz Amspacher recently joined the RISE Collaborative team as a RISE Business Navigator through a partnership with Community Investment Collaborative. We asked Fritz about his new role and its significance for him, the entrepreneurs he will be working with, and the...
August 2024 Events for Entrepreneurs and Businesses
August Southern Virginia Entrepreneurial Events: Opportunities to Learn and ConnectAugust is packed with exciting events for entrepreneurs, small business owners and innovators in Southern Virginia. Here’s a preview of what’s coming up:April 10EXAMPLE (copy) Event...
Navigating Government Contracting: Getting Started with Government Contracting in Virginia
Learn How to Grow Your Business with Government Clients On Monday, July 22, 2024, small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs gathered at the SOVA Innovation Hub to learn about government contracting. Hosted by Lynne Mann from the Greater Crater Apex Accelerator,...
Meet Le’Bryan Patterson, RISE Business Navigator
Le'Bryan Patterson has recently joined the RISE Collaborative team, stepping into the role of RISE 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 CIC (Community Investment Collaborative). Headquartered in Charlottsville, CIC is actively expanding to serve entrepreneurs in Southern Virginia...
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...
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.
