Program
Summit Day: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Location:
Institute for Advanced Learning & Research
150 Slayton Ave, Danville, VA 24540
Agenda:
8am Doors Open for Check-In
8:30-9am Networking & Breakfast
9am-12pm Morning Sessions
12pm-1pm Lunch & Networking
1pm-3pm Afternoon Sessions
3pm Adjourn
About the Theme: Meet the Moment:
The journey of entrepreneurship is filled with defining moments: developing your business idea, deciding to go into business, meeting a potential investor, meeting a potential client, deciding to open a physical location. Perhaps no moment is more important than the one where you breathe life into the business idea that’s been whispering to your soul for years. The RISE Summit will gather the best resources from across the state to prepare you to meet your next entrepreneurial moment. Hear from experts on accessing capital, government contracting, marketing and much more, so that when opportunity knocks you’re ready to meet the moment.
The conference will explore the following tracks:
- Access to Capital: Microloans, Loans, Grants, and Contracts
- Rural Innovation: Agriculture, Manufacturing, and IT/Data Centers
- Business Skills: Marketing, Finance, and A.I./Emerging Technology
- Getting Started: Ideation
Saturday Dress Code:
Business Casual
Registration is open!
Pre-Summit Day: Friday, October 18, 2024
Travel & Accomodations: Danville, Virginia
Suggested Dining:
Restaurants in the River District
Restaurants in North Danville
Restaurants on Riverside
Suggested Lodging:
The Bee Hotel
The Holbrook Street Inn
Hampton Inn
Friday/Pre-Conference Dress Code:
Dress Casual / Come as You Are
Dress appropriately for the activities you choose. Wear comfortable shoes if you choose a walking tour/trail.
Confirmed Speakers
Natalie Hodge Davis
Founder & CEO
Rudy’s Girl Media
Michael Scales
Business Analyst
Longwood SBDC Western Region
Lynne Mann
Director of Procurement Technical Assistance
Greater Crater APEX Accelerator
Telly Tucker, CEcD
President
Institute for Advanced Learning & Research