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
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.