Events for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

Grow your network and build your business

RISE Collaborative meetups are open to all entrepreneurs, business owners, and business resource providers in Southern and South Central Virginia. Please pre-register so we know you plan to attend.

Grapevine Virtual Meetup for Entrepreneurs January 2026

Thursday, January 15, 2026 – 12:00pm-1:00pm on Zoom

RISE Grapevine Monthly Virtual Meetup

Event Details

The RISE Grapevine Monthly Virtual Meetup is a virtual gathering of diverse, creative, and inclusive entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders from across Southern Virginia. During each monthly meeting, we share updates from local and regional entrepreneurs support organizations. Entrepreneurs of all types are welcome to attend! Learn more about the RISE Grapevine Entrepreneur Network HERE.

Entrepreneur Spotlight: TBA
Resource Feature: TBA

Pull Up Mentoring Program

Multiple Dates and Locations

PUMP: Pull Up Mentoring Program

Event Details

PUMP (Pull Up Mentor Program) is a free, drop-in event designed to connect entrepreneurs with valuable resources to support your business journey.  Hosted by RISE Navigator by RISE Navigator Le’Bryan Patterson at the P&HCC Dalton Idea Center in Martinsville and the P&HCC Stuart Site in Patrick County. Registration is requested, but not required. Just Pull Up!

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