News & Stories for Entrepreneurs
Inaugural SOVA Collegiate Business Plan Competition Brings Together Rising Leaders
By Jacob Dolence, Faculty at Longwood University Cormier Honors College What if an entire region came together to support its aspiring entrepreneurs? In its inaugural year, the SOVA Collegiate Business Plan Competition has accomplished just that. The atmosphere...
The Power of Opportunity Recognition with Rhett Weiss
From his first bulk mailing business in junior high to founding DEALTEK, Ltd. in 1999, Rhett Weiss has always been an entrepreneur. In fact, his journey has literally taken him around the globe. Now a seasoned executive and consultant, Weiss attributes much of his...
2022 Brunswick Business Innovation Initiative Kicks Off
This article written by Sylvia Allen was originally published on the Brunswick County Economic development website here. LAWRENCEVILLE – The 2022 Business Innovation Initiative was held recently for small business owners to launch the Merchant Assistance Program. The...
Turning Obstacles into Opportunities: How SERCAP Can Assist You with Your Small Business
In RISE Collaborative’s latest RISE & SHINE virtual meetup, Brian Brown from Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (SERCAP) shared how his organization provides entrepreneurs technical assistance to start and grow their businesses. Founded in 1969,...
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...
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.
