Jun 16, 2023 | Access to Capital, Blog, Business Resources, Events, RISE Meetups
Register for the Entrepreneur Roundtable Series We have knowledge and resources to share with small businesses and entrepreneurs about access to capital. All entrepreneurs and innovators are welcome to join this virtual roundtable series. Learn more about CDFIs...
Nov 30, 2022 | Access to Capital, All, Blog, Business Resources, Minority Business Resources, RISE Meetups
On November 30, 2022, Stephen Davis of the Community Investment Collaborative joined our RISE Collaborative online meetup. He shared his expertise on how to prepare for loan applications and how to apply for loan funds from the Community Investment Collaborative. The...
Nov 23, 2022 | Access to Capital, Blog, Business Resources, RISE Meetups
On October 19, 2022, Kate Pickett Irving of Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development joined our RISE Collaborative online meetup to share her expertise on Virginia Enterprise Zone job creation and real property investment grants. Watch the video or...
Nov 22, 2022 | Blog, Danville VA, Events, Halifax VA, Martinsville VA, RISE Meetups
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is celebrated annually with events hosted across the United States and around the world. This year, GEW was the week of November 14-20, 2022. Below is a summary of events held to celebrate entrepreneurship throughout the Southern...
Nov 8, 2022 | Access to Capital, Blog, Brunswick VA, Business Resources, Halifax VA, Lawrenceville VA, Mecklenburg VA, RISE Meetups, South Hill VA
Deborah Gosney, Executive Director of the Southside Planning District Commission, joined RISE to tell the RISE community about the Lake Country Development Corporation’s loan funds and what organizations need to apply. Watch the video or read below for more...
Sep 1, 2022 | Access to Capital, Blog, Business Resources, RISE Meetups
On May 18, 2022, guest speaker Kim King of Benchmark Community Bank shared information about how your personal credit score impacts getting a small business loan. She shares tips on building, repairing, and monitoring your credit. It just takes time and effort,...