The Launch Place

08/20/2026

As a small business owner, how do you protect yourself from personal liability? Join us on Wednesday, September 16th, at 5:30pm for Legal Safeguards and Structure for Small Business. This workshop, led by Woods Rogers attorney, Autumn R. Visser, is an opportunity to learn about legal protections for individuals and their business. Register below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legal-safeguards-and-structure-for-small-business-tickets-1998433456264

08/20/2026

Excellent networking opportunity for young professionals in the region!

? Young Professionals: Finding Your Path ? Networking & Panel Discussion Your career journey doesn't have to be navigated alone. Join the Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals for Finding Your Path, an evening of networking, inspiration, and meaningful conversation with accom...

08/19/2026

Thank you for Michael Mayhew, CPA,PFS,CFP® and Lyn Hill from Harris, Harvey, Neal & Co., CPAs for sharing their expertise today. We had an excellent group of small business owners from Southside Virginia who represented many sectors in our local economy.
The next session with Autumn R. Visser from Woods Rogers is September 16th from 5:30-6:30pm. Stay tuned for more info!

08/12/2026

Small Business Accounting is in just one week! If you own or are thinking about starting a small business, you do not want to miss this workshop led by Harris, Harvey, Neal & Co., CPAs and bookkeepers.
This session will cover accounting essentials that will set you up for long-term success.
Click the link to save your space:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-accounting-payroll-records-reports-and-receivables-tickets-1993703091616

08/07/2026

Payroll can be a real headache for small business owners but it doesn’t need to be! Join us for a Lunch and Learn on August 19th at 12pm with Harris, Harvey, Neal & Co., CPAs to learn efficient best practices in payroll so you can keep payroll running smoothly and focus your energy on your business goals.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-accounting-payroll-records-reports-and-receivables-tickets-1993703091616

08/04/2026

If you are an aspiring or current small business owner, this workshop is for you! Learn from a team of Harris Harvey Neal & Co LLP experts on the following topics to get your business on solid financial footing. Click the link to register for this no-cost session on Wednesday, August 19th, at 12pm! Know someone who could benefit from this topic? Tag them in the comments or forward in FB message!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-accounting-payroll-records-reports-and-receivables-tickets-1993703091616

07/22/2026

Join us for a Lunch and Learn facilitated by Harris, Harvey, Neal & Co., LLP CPAs and experts on Wednesday, August 19th, from 12-1:30pm at The Launch Place!
Small Business Accounting: Payroll, Records, Reports and Receivables is part of a series of workshops featuring legal and accounting counseling from licensed professionals.
Click the link below for more info and to register:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-accounting-payroll-records-reports-and-receivables-tickets-1993703091616

07/01/2026

Proud to team up with the Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce for the fantastic Rev Up program!

04/08/2026

📣And the winners are….🥁

$5,000 1st PLACE: Archibald
$3,000 2nd PLACE: MyoInsight
$2,000 3rd PLACE: The Horse Concierge

Thank you for joining us for this year’s IdeaFest and many congratulations to all the finalists for pitching their fantastic ideas, especially this year’s top winners!

04/01/2026

📣Announcing the 11th Annual IdeaFest Finalists!

PixFixerAI
The Horse Concierge
HostHustle Ecosystem
Squirrel Fitness
TrukFoo
PriceHive
drvynX
Veluz
FlightSuite
Archibald
Shape Tomorrow
Code 4 Technology
Einra
Kinwise
Ascend
Kovoco Inc.
Tessefi
Iguana Cyber
Vision Logic
MyoInsight
IdeaFest is an exciting, fast-paced Business Pitch Competition with $10,000 in prize money. On April 8th, entrepreneurs will take the stage at 2 Witches Winery & Brewing Co. to pitch an original business idea to a panel of expert judges. Competitors have 3 minutes to present their idea followed by 3 minutes of Q&A with the judges’ panel. Click the link to register and learn more about each company!

https://www.thelaunchplace.org/ideafest