Jul 23, 2024 | Access to Capital, Blog, Business Resources, Navigator Program
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,...
Jun 27, 2024 | Access to Capital, Blog, Events, News
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...
Jun 12, 2024 | Access to Capital, Blog, Business Resources, Ecosystem building, News
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...
Apr 26, 2024 | Access to Capital, Blog, Business Resources, Ecosystem building
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...
Mar 22, 2024 | Access to Capital, All, Amelia County VA, Blog, Brunswick VA, Buckingham VA, Charlotte County VA, Cumberland County VA, Danville VA, Events, Farmville VA, Halifax VA, Henry County VA, Lunenburg VA, Martinsville VA, Mecklenburg VA, Minority Business Resources, News, Nottoway County VA, Patrick County VA, Pittsylvania County VA, Prince Edward VA
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...
Nov 17, 2023 | Access to Capital, Blog, Business Resources, Danville VA, Events, Grapevine Meetup Recap, News, RISE Meetups
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...