Looking to build or expand your business? Have a great idea, but not sure how to take it forward? Check out Community Investment Collaborative’s (CIC) Southern Virginia Entrepreneur Workshop, powered by RISE! Beginning in February, participants will receive hands-on training in a collaborative, virtual learning environment to help accomplish business goals over 16 weeks. CIC’s mission is to strengthen our community and contribute to economic development by fueling the success of under-resourced entrepreneurs through education, mentoring, financing, and networking. Applications are open until January 3, so apply today at cicville.org!

Spring '25 Dates to Remember

• Application Period: November 1, 2024 – January 3, 2025
• Interest Meetings: December 2, 2024 – January 14, 2025
• Acceptance Notifications: January 21, 2025
• Orientation: February 6, 2025
• Sessions: February 11, 2025 – May 27, 2025

Contact Information
Laura Coleman, RISE Navigator Program Manager, CIC (SOVA)
Email: Laura@cicville.org

Localities Served
Available to residents of Danville, Martinsville, and the counties of Amelia, Brunswick, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Halifax, Henry, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, Patrick, Pittsylvania, and Prince Edward.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for all you do to support our community, and we look forward to a successful Spring '25 cohort launch!