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12/05/2024

Upcoming workshops and events, get your calendars ready! Register and learn more ⬇️

Business owners and entrepreneurs, book your calendars for our upcoming 2025 workshops and events! Our programs range from financial literacy trainings to marketing workshops, designed to elevate your business. See below to learn more and save the date!

📌 Untapped Talent | Inclusive Hiring Event to Fill All Your Open Positions
📌 Enterprise Zone Info Session
📌 Small Business Marketing Workshop Series | Can You See Me Now?!
📌 Southern Virginia Regional Procurement Fair & Business Resource Summit | Where Connections Create Opportunities
📌 Small Business Financial Workshop Series | Managing by the Numbers

➡️Pre-register here: https://brnw.ch/21wPdio

12/05/2024

📍The Grapevine is Back! Register below for our December virtual meetup ⬇️

Join us on December 19th from 12:00 - 1:00 PM for the RISE Grapevine Monthly Virtual Meetup on Zoom! Connect, share updates, and hear the latest from local and regional organizations.

Whether you’re starting up, scaling, or supporting the entrepreneurial community, this is the place to network and grow.

📲 Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkc-GuqDovGNHv9TJa3znSTw0gZVnyqKG5 #/registration

11/20/2024

Can’t let the day go by without giving recognition: It’s National Entrepreneur Day 🎉
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11/06/2024

📍November is National Entrepreneur Month! Join us and SOVA RISE Collaborative in celebrating global entrepreneurship week with their list of virtual and in-person events!➡️

Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024 with Us!

Join us from November 18-24 for a week full of exciting events designed to support and celebrate our entrepreneurial community. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this week offers something valuable for everyone.

Here’s a peek at what’s in store:
November 18: Overview of RetirePath Virginia Program – Learn about resources for financial well-being, especially for business owners and HR professionals.
November 19: Unlocking Your Business Potential: How to Claim & Optimize Your Online Business Profile – Claim and optimize your business profile to boost online visibility and attract more customers.
November 20: PUMP: Pull Up Mentoring Program – Connect with resources and get mentoring support for your business journey.
November 21: RISE Grapevine Monthly Virtual Meetup – A virtual gathering for entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders to share updates and network.
November 22: Focus Friday: Free Coworking Day – Enjoy a free coworking day at SOVA Innovation Hub with WiFi, coffee, and donuts!

Whether you’re looking to expand your network, learn new skills, or find inspiration, this week has it all. Don’t miss out on these valuable opportunities!

For full event details and to register, check the link in the comments.

10/19/2024

10/19/2024

The RISE Summit for Regional Entrepreneurs is in FULL effect! 📍Who’s here?? Check In ⬇️

10/16/2024

We are sold out‼️

🎉 RISE Summit Tickets Are SOLD OUT! 🎉

We are excited to announce that all tickets for the Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs are officially sold out! We can't wait to gather with 125 entrepreneurs, business owners, and resource providers this Saturday for a day of inspiration, networking, and growth.

If you missed out on tickets this year, stay tuned for future events!

See you at the Summit! 🚀

10/12/2024

⏰ We’re just 6 days away from the 2024 RISE Regional Innovation Summit! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with fellow entrepreneurs and industry leaders. 📣-Make sure you use my code BFITZGERALD to save on your ticket and find the full agenda on the event website! 🔗 SOVA RISE Collaborative https://sovarise.com/regional-innovation-summit-for.../

10/08/2024

Don't Miss It!!

The SOVA RISE Collaborative Female Founders Fund for Woman-Owned Businesses provides support to female entrepreneurs in Southern Virginia. Established in 2023, the fund is designed to empower women business owners who show determination in pursuing their goals.

Thanks to the generosity of their donors, another round of the SOVA RISE Female Founders Fund is open as part of the RISE Regional Summit for Entrepreneurs, happening on Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Danville, VA.

Available Funding: One $1,000 grant

Urgent Deadline: Applications must be submitted by Friday, October 11, 2024

Link to Apply: https://www.f6s.com/female-founders-fund-at-the-rise-summit?mc_cid=63f39d9a28&mc_eid=b8194477ad

10/08/2024