Navigating Government Contracting: Getting Started with Government Contracting in Virginia

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,...

Meet Le’Bryan Patterson, RISE Community Business Navigator

Jul 19, 2024 | Blog

Le’Bryan Patterson has recently joined the RISE Collaborative team, stepping into the role of RISE Community Business Navigator through a partnership with Patrick & Henry Community College. We spoke to Le’Bryan about his new position, its importance to...

Empowering Future Entrepreneurs: SOVA Innovation Hub and RISE Collaborative Partner with SVHEC Career Tech Academy

Jul 9, 2024 | Blog

The mission of the SOVA Innovation Hub and RISE Collaborative is to drive innovation and economic development in Southern Virginia. We’re excited to announce a new partnership with the Career Tech Academy (CTA) at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC)...

RISE Collaborative Announces 2024 RISE Business Pitch Competition Winners

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...

Meet the 5 Businesses Competing at the 2024 RISE Business Pitch Competiton

Jun 21, 2024 | Blog

On Wednesday, June 26th, from 2-5:30 p.m., RISE Collaborative will host the RISE Business Pitch Competition (BPC) at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center Innovation Center in South Boston, VA. This event provides a platform for Southern Virginia entrepreneurs...

Meet Laura Coleman, RISE Navigator Program Manager

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...