Small Business and Entrepreneurship Programs
Is your dream to start, build, or grow your business in Southern Virginia? You don’t have to go on this journey alone. RISE Collaborative centers you in a supportive ecosystem, where you can receive support from instructors who are trained to help your start and grow your business. You also have the opportunity to connect and grow with other innovators on their own journeys to success.
Learn more about how the programs below can help you on your entrepreneurship journey.
CO.STARTERS Business Bootcamp
CO.STARTERS Business Bootcamp is an 8-week live online, cohort-based program that equips entrepreneurs of all kinds with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn business ideas into action.
RISE Meetups
Network with peers, test ideas, share challenges, and connect to resources to help start or grow your business at these free networking events.
Minority-Owned Business Resources
RISE Collaborative is committed to supporting the development and growth of minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs from underserved communities.