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...
Aug 1, 2024 | Blog, Business Resources, Events, News, RISE Meetups
August Southern Virginia Entrepreneurial Events: Opportunities to Learn and Connect August is packed with exciting events for entrepreneurs, small business owners and innovators in Southern Virginia. Here’s a preview of what’s coming up: Aug 5-9 Celebrate...
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,...
Jul 19, 2024 | Blog, Henry County VA, Martinsville VA, Navigator Program, Patrick County VA
Le’Bryan Patterson has recently joined the RISE Collaborative team, stepping into the role of RISE Business Navigator through a partnership with Patrick & Henry Community College. We spoke to Le’Bryan about his new position, its importance to him, the...
Jul 9, 2024 | Blog, Charlotte County VA, Halifax VA, Mecklenburg VA, SVHEC CTA Eship Track
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)...
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...
