Mar 19, 2025 | Access to Capital, Blog
Southern Virginia businesses interested in government contracting have a new opportunity close to home. The Virginia APEX Accelerator offers monthly workshops and 1-on-1 consulting sessions at the SOVA Innovation Hub, located at 715 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA....
Oct 31, 2024 | Access to Capital, Blog
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...
Sep 25, 2024 | Access to Capital, Blog, Business Resources, Events, Grapevine Meetup Recap, RISE Meetups
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...
Aug 7, 2024 | Access to Capital, Blog, Business Resources, Ecosystem Building, News
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...
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...
