Global Entrepreneurship Week is November 17-23, 2025.

For the 6th consecutive year, SOVA Innovation Hub and RISE Collaborative will celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week to spotlight the entrepreneurial spirit and activity across Southern Virginia.

About Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)

Removing barriers and welcoming all.

10 million people. 40,000 events. 200 Countries.

November 17-23, 2025.

GEW Southern Virginia - Schedule of Events

November 18, 2025 | 9:00am – 11:00am

Excel Deep Dive: Advanced Features Unlocked

Location: South Boston, VA – SOVA Innovation Hub

Take your Excel skills to the next level with this hands-on Advanced Excel Training designed for those who already know the basics and are ready to dive deeper. This session will cover advanced formulas and functions like IFs, INDEX-MATCH, and XLOOKUP, as well as powerful tools such as Flash Fill, Splicer, and PivotTables. You’ll also learn practical techniques to clean and analyze data efficiently, making your spreadsheets more powerful and easier to use. Whether you’re managing large datasets or creating reports, this training will help you work smarter and get more done in less time.

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November 19, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Mastering Proposal Submissions - Tips For Crafting Winning Responses

Location: South Boston, VA – SOVA Innovation Hub

Proposal writing can seem intimidating, but with the right approach, it becomes manageable and strategic. Join Margaret Edmond with Virginia APEX Accelerator for a hands-on session that breaks down the proposal process into clear, actionable steps. You’ll learn how to evaluate solicitation opportunities, determine whether they’re the right fit for your business, and craft compelling responses that stand out. The session will also cover the essentials of submitting proposals confidently, giving you practical tools to move from hesitation to action.

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November 19, 2025 | 9:00am – 1:00pm

PUMP: Pull Up Mentoring Program

Location: Martinsville, VA – P&HCC Dalton Idea Center

PUMP (Pull Up Mentor Program) is a free, drop-in event designed to connect entrepreneurs with valuable resources to support your business journey. Hosted by RISE Navigators Laura Coleman and Fritz Ampascher at the SOVA Innovation Hub. Learn more about PUMP here.

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November 20, 2025 | 12:00pm-1:00pm

RISE Grapevine Monthly Virtual Meetup

Location: Zoom

The RISE Grapevine Monthly Virtual Meetup is a virtual gathering of diverse, creative, and inclusive entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders from across Southern Virginia. During each monthly meeting, we share updates from local and regional entrepreneurs support organizations. Entrepreneurs of all types are welcome to attend! Learn more about the RISE Grapevine Entrepreneur Network HERE.

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