The RISE Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs on Saturday, October 19, 2024 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.

Breakout Session Description

Getting Started: From Idea to Business Model

45 MINUTE SESSION

TRACK: GETTING STARTED

Are you thinking about starting your own business but unsure how to turn your idea into a viable plan? This session is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to take their first steps toward building a business model. You will be guided through the essentials of shaping your idea into a framework that can evolve into a sustainable business. Whether you’re exploring the possibilities or ready to take action, this session will provide the foundation you need to get started.

Learning objectives for this workshop include:

  • Understand the core components of a business model.
  • Learn how to assess the viability of your business idea.
  • Explore tools and techniques for developing a value proposition.
  • Discover practical steps for moving from concept to action.
  • Gain insights on how to set clear, actionable goals for your business journey.

Speaker: Jocelyn Forest, Entrepreneurship Education Coordinator at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center

Getting Started: From Idea to Business Model workshop at the RISE Summit with Jocelyn Forest

About the Speaker

Jocelyn Forest, M.Ed.

Entrepreneurship Education Coordinator at the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center

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.

Jocelyn Forest

Jocelyn Forest

Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC)
South Boston, VA

Register TODAY for the RISE Summit for Entrepreneurs

The RISE Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024 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.