SOVA RISE Blog
From CO.STARTERS to Grand Opening: Liberty Hollow Sweets’ Recipe for Success in Downtown Blackstone
On December 15, 2021, Nottoway County celebrated its newest Main Street business with a ribbon cutting event for Liberty Hollow Sweets in downtown Blackstone. Jeannie Nelson, owner, completed our CO.STARTERS Core program earlier in 2021 as part of the Downtown...
From Ideas to Implementation: How GENEDGE Partnerships Can Support the RISE Collaborative Network
Not sure about marketing strategy? Wondering about technological solutions or creative ways to attract and retain employees? Small businesses owners face complex questions on a daily basis. Enter GENEDGE, a resource enabling Virginia companies to innovate, compete,...
RISE Collaborative Collegiate Business Plan Competition Launches with Local Support
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Rebecca Stimson: (434) 533-5136 or hello@sovarise.com RISE Collaborative Collegiate Business Plan Competition Launches with Local Support College students with a desire to start a business in Southern Virginia will compete for $10,000 in prize...
The Energy of Synergy: Halifax Pharmacy Owner Stephen Anderson on Building a Support Network
As the new owner of a 130-year-old business in South Boston, Pharmacist Dr. Stephen Anderson has had to navigate his own unique path. Dr. Anderson owns both Halifax Pharmacy and Halifax LTC Pharmacy, which offers a long-term care component supplying nursing facilities...