RISE Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs and Business Owners in Southern Virginia: You Are Invited!

The RISE Summit is an interactive conference for emerging entrepreneurs and existing business owners, with opportunities to learn from experts, network with peers, and find new resources to start, grow, or scale your business!

Early Bird Tickets are $50/per person through September 30th. Tickets include breakfast, lunch, event swag, and access to all event sessions.  Get your ticket on EventBrite today!

Agenda:
8am- Doors Open for Check-In, Networking & Breakfast
9am- Program Begins
9am-12pm- Morning Sessions
12pm-1pm- Lunch & Networking
1pm-3pm- Afternoon Sessions
3pm- Adjourn

The RISE Regional Innovation Summit for Entrepreneurs will include full group sessions and breakout sessions, with featured speakers, panels, and workshops to support entrepreneurs at each stage of business, from ideation to starting, growing, and scaling.

The RISE Summit sessions will explore the following tracks:

• Capital Access: Microloans, Loans, Grants, and Contracts
• Rural Innovation: Agriculture, Manufacturing, and IT/Data Centers
• Business Skills: Marketing, Finance, and A.I./Emerging Technology
• Getting Started: Ideation