
The RISE Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs on Saturday, November 1, 2025 in Danville, VA will include networking opportunities and breakout sessions featuring amazing speakers to support entrepreneurs at each stage of business, from ideation to starting, growing, and scaling.
About this Workshop
Stand Out & Get Seen: A Marketing Kickstart for Entrepreneurs
45 MINUTE WORKSHOP
TRACK: BUSINESS SKILLS
Learning objectives for this workshop include:
- Identify three words that define a brand’s core messaging
- Understand the differences between owned, earned and paid marketing channels
- Recognize how visuals and storytelling strengthen brand presence
- Identify simple metrics to measure marketing success
- Learn how the upcoming RISE Ready, Set, Grow! Marketing Bootcamp will expand these concepts into a full strategy
Description:
Marketing doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This interactive session will give entrepreneurs practical tools to define their brand, understand their audiences and create more visibility. In just 45 minutes, participants will explore how messaging, channels, visuals and measurement come together to grow a business.
Workshop Presenter: Chad Thompson, Account Executive, Letterpress Communications
Prerequisites: None
Notes for Attendees: For all entrepreneurs and business owners

About the Speaker
Chad Thompson
Account Executive, Letterpress Communications

Chad Thompson
Account Executive
Letterpress Communications
Register TODAY for the RISE Summit for Entrepreneurs
The 2nd annual RISE Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research in Danville, VA. Don't miss out the unique opportunity to connect with peers and resources designed to help you start, grow, or scale your business in Southern Virginia.