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 feedback to small business owners across our region.
One client shared:
“Thanks to Fritz, we are unlocking new revenue channels and, through his ongoing efforts, we are helping cultivate a supportive network of small-business owners who collaborate instead of compete. ” – Peter Raines, Founder of Collective Spaces Farm
We’re excited to see what Fritz builds next and incredibly grateful for all the ways he contributed to the RISE mission.
Now, we’re looking for someone new to step into the role of RISE Business Navigator. If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, enjoy working with people, and want to make a difference in Southern Virginia, we’d love to hear from you.
Explore the job opening here: sovarise.com/careers
Meet the rest of the RISE Navigator team: sovarise.com/navigators
Fritz Amspacher
Fritz served as a RISE Business Navigator from July 2024 to July 2025 before pursuing entrepreneurship full-time.