The RISE Summit for Entrepreneurs and Innovators on Thursday, August 27, 2026 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
Getting Started: From Idea to Business Model
Description:
Have a business idea but are not sure what comes next? This session will help aspiring entrepreneurs shape their ideas into practical business models, create a strong value proposition, assess whether their concepts are viable, and set clear goals for moving forward.
*This session is designed for entrepreneurs and early-stage companies.
Speaker: Jocelyn Forest, Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
Jocelyn Forest
About the Speaker
Jocelyn Forest, M.Ed.
Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC), Entrepreneurship Education Coordinator
Jocelyn Forest is an entrepreneurship and business educator who came to Southern Virginia Higher Education Center in 2024 with a wealth of experience having worked in a number of capacities for Halifax County Public Schools for the past 20 years. Most recently, she served as a business teacher and department chair at Halifax County High School. She utilizes her curriculum and technology skills as she works on the SVHEC Career Tech Academy team to lead the new Entrepreneurship Track at SVHEC. Jocelyn holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Averett University in Danville, VA.
To learn more, connect with Jocelyn on LinkedIn here.
Register TODAY for the RISE Summit
The 3rd annual RISE Summit for Entrepreneurs and Innovators will be held Thursday, August 27, 2026 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.