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...
Sep 11, 2025 | Access to Capital, All, Blog, Business Resources, Ecosystem Building, Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition, Events, News, RISE Summit for Entrepreneurs, Training
RISE Summit Returns to Danville in 2025, Bringing Inspiration and Resources for Southern Virginia’s Entrepreneurs September 11, 2025 – South Boston, VA – After a successful debut year in 2024, the RISE Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs (RISE Summit) will...
Sep 2, 2025 | Blog, Training
for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses Cut through the noise. Connect with customers. Grow your business. RISE (Regional Investment in Startups & Entrepreneurs) is launching a new Ready, Set, Grow! Marketing Bootcamp to equip entrepreneurs and small businesses...
May 1, 2025 | Blog, Training
We are excited to announce that Cohort 7 of the RISE Business Bootcamp will be the “CIC Southern Virginia Entrepreneur Workshop Powered by RISE.” The Fall 2025 virtual cohort will begin in August and finish in November 2025. The application deadline is...
Dec 23, 2024 | Blog, Business Resources, News, RISE Meetups, Training
For Immediate Release December 20, 2024 For more information contact:Teira E. FarleyDirector of Communications + Engagementteira@cicville.org(434) 218-3481 SMALL BUSINESS EDUCATION, CAPITAL AND RESOURCES COMING TO SOUTHERN VIRGINIA Community Investment Collaborative...
