Oct 31, 2025 | Blog, Business Resources, Events, News, RISE Meetups
November brings fresh energy and new opportunities for Southern Virginia’s entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators. As the season of gratitude unfolds, it’s the perfect time to reflect, connect, and prepare for growth. This month also marks Global...
Oct 22, 2025 | Blog, Student Entrepreneurship, Training
A recent UVA study said that students who were exposed to entrepreneurship education were 40% more likely to start revenue-generating businesses when they grew up. We believe it is valuable to invest time in students to help them explore entrepreneurship. Most...
Oct 21, 2025 | Blog, Training
We are excited to announce that Cohort 8 of the RISE Business Bootcamp will be the “CIC Southern Virginia Entrepreneur Workshop Powered by RISE.” The Spring 2026 virtual cohort will begin in February and finish in May 2026. The application deadline is...
Oct 10, 2025 | Blog, Student Entrepreneurship
The 2025 Career ChoICE Youth Expo brought together thousands of students from across Southern Virginia to explore the many career and education pathways available in our region. Hosted by the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research and partners, the event...
Sep 30, 2025 | Blog, Business Resources, Events, News, RISE Meetups
October ushers in a new season of opportunity for Southern Virginia’s entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators. As the air turns crisp and fall settles in, this month is packed with workshops, events, and networking opportunities designed to help you plant...
