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Le’Bryan Patterson, MBA

RISE Business Navigator & Program Manager

Serving THE GREATER Danville – Martinsville – Halifax Region
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Helping entrepreneurs move from idea to execution.

If you’ve got the drive but need direction, I’m here to help you navigate the chaos and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Starting or growing a business takes more than information. It takes trust, relationships, and the right guidance at the right time.

As a coach, educator, and business professional, I bring professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity to every conversation. Whether you’re navigating a new idea or expanding an existing business, my role is to help you move forward with clarity and connect you to the right people and resources across our region.

Le'Bryan Patterson

Le'Bryan Patterson

RISE Business Navigator & Program Manager

Serving Danville, Martinsville, and the Counties of Charlotte, Halifax, Henry, Franklin, Patrick, and Pittsylvania, Virginia

What I Help With

  • Clarifying your business direction
  • Connecting you to funding and partners
  • Navigating state and local resources
  • Marketing and sales foundations
  • Accountability and action planning
  • Business ideation, startup, and scaling 
  • Hiring your first (or 100th) employee
  • Identifying supply chain opportunities

If I don’t have the answer, I know who does.

What to Expect

1. We identify your most pressing priority.
2. We clarify practical next steps.
3. We determine who else should be at the table.
4. You leave with a clear path forward.

Every conversation is handled with professionalism and discretion. Referrals and connections are made with your permission.

Service Area

  • Danville & Pittsylvania County, VA
  • Charlotte County, VA
  • Halifax County, VA
  • Franklin County, VA
  • Martinsville & Henry County, VA
  • Patrick County, VA

Learn about our service area >

Industry Focus

  • Advanced Manufacturing & Materials
  • Agriculture & Food Processing
  • Controlled Environment Agriculture
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Business & Professional Services
  • Health Care Innovation
  • Information Technology & Communications

Learn about our target industries >

About Le’Bryan Patterson

Le’Bryan Patterson brings a unique background in business instruction, award-winning sales, and coaching to his work as a RISE Business Navigator & Program Manager.

He is known for professionalism, integrity, and strong relationship-building across the region. With offices in Martinsville, Patrick County, and Halifax County, Le’Bryan is constantly on the move, meeting entrepreneurs where they are and helping them take their next step with clarity and confidence.

Education

Le’Bryan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management, a Master of Business Administration, and a Master of Christian Ministry from Liberty University. He has also completed doctoral courses in Education in Administration & Supervision with a focus on Educational Leadership, further strengthening his expertise in leadership development and organizational growth.

Expertise

With a unique blend of business education, sales leadership, pastoral experience, and regional entrepreneurship development experiences, Le’Bryan understands both the technical and relational sides of entrepreneurship. He is deeply connected to economic developers, SBDC consultants, Chambers of Commerce, financial institutions, and regional resource providers. This makes him highly effective at referring entrepreneurs to the right people at the right time.

Outside of Business

In addition to his work in entrepreneurship development, Le’Bryan was recently named NJCAA Region X Division III Coach of the Year for his role as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Patrick & Henry Community College, reflecting his commitment to mentorship, leadership, and excellence both on and off the court.

You don't have to navigate business alone.

The RISE Navigator Team is here to help you, every step of the way.

Email Le'Bryan Today

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