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From Seed to Startup: Mikita Smith’s RISE to Business Owner

From Seed to Startup: Mikita Smith’s RISE to Business Owner

Feb 24, 2022 | All, Blog, Entrepreneur Spotlight, Nottoway County VA, RISE Meetups

Our latest Rise & Shine virtual meetup featured entrepreneur and CO.STARTERS completer Mikita Smith, who learned later in her professional career the value of hitting “pause.” She now runs a business helping fellow professionals do just that. The founder of...
2022 Brunswick Business Innovation Initiative Kicks Off

2022 Brunswick Business Innovation Initiative Kicks Off

Jan 22, 2022 | Blog, Brunswick VA, Entrepreneur Spotlight, Lawrenceville VA

This article written by Sylvia Allen was originally published on the Brunswick County Economic development website here. LAWRENCEVILLE – The 2022 Business Innovation Initiative was held recently for small business owners to launch the Merchant Assistance Program. The...
The Energy of Synergy: Halifax Pharmacy Owner Stephen Anderson on Building a Support Network

The Energy of Synergy: Halifax Pharmacy Owner Stephen Anderson on Building a Support Network

Nov 8, 2021 | Blog, Entrepreneur Spotlight, Halifax VA, RISE Meetups

As the new owner of a 130-year-old business in South Boston, Pharmacist Dr. Stephen Anderson has had to navigate his own unique path. Dr. Anderson owns both Halifax Pharmacy and Halifax LTC Pharmacy, which offers a long-term care component supplying nursing facilities...
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