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11/04/2026

Are you using AI but not always getting the results you need?

The way you ask makes a difference!

Join facilitator Jacob Cook on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 PM at the SOVA Innovation Hub for AI for Business: Practical Prompting for Everyday Work.

You'll practice writing better prompts, improving AI responses, and creating prompts you can use again for everyday tasks.

Bring a real task from your work or business and leave with something you can put to use!

No cost to attend. Registration link in comments.

11/04/2026

A big congratulations to Michelle on the opening of Second Chapter Bookshop!

She had an amazing turnout for her grand opening last weekend, and we love seeing the community come out to support a new local business!

If you haven't stopped by yet, go check out Second Chapter Bookshop at 419 Main Street in downtown South Boston!

11/02/2026

November is all about entrepreneurship!

This month, we're celebrating the entrepreneurs across Southern Virginia who are turning ideas into businesses, solving problems, and making things happen in their communities.

We've got a great lineup of workshops, meetups, and opportunities throughout November to help you learn something new, make connections, and grow your business.

And don't forget, Global Entrepreneurship Week is November 16–22!

See what's happening this month! Link in comments.

10/30/2026

Global Entrepreneurship Week is almost here!

November is right around the corner, and we have plenty planned for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

We’re kicking things off early with the RISE Startup Playbook on November 10, followed by a full week of opportunities during Global Entrepreneurship Week:

November 16: Build a Marketing Plan You’ll Actually Use
November 17: AI for Business: Practical Prompting for Everyday Work
November 18: CIC Finance Your Business Workshop
November 19: RISE Grapevine + Women’s Entrepreneurship Day
November 19–20: RAMP Up Pitch Day at the Emerging Tech Conference

Whether you want to strengthen your marketing, build your AI skills, better understand business finances, or make new connections, there’s something on the schedule for you.

Mark your calendar!

10/29/2026

RISE Entrepreneur Spotlight: Rachel S. Brown | Beautifully Crowned Coaching

For Rachel S. Brown, founder of Beautifully Crowned Coaching, entrepreneurship is about helping women and young ladies find their voices, overcome challenges, and recognize their potential.

Inspired by her own journey of overcoming trauma and disappointment, Rachel created Beautifully Crowned Coaching to provide a space where women can break their silence, find freedom, and embrace new possibilities.

What keeps her going? Seeing the growth and transformation of the people she serves.

Rachel also believes in the power of community and genuine connections. One of her biggest lessons as an entrepreneur has been the importance of stepping into "new rooms" that challenge her thinking and help her grow.

Her advice is a great reminder for any entrepreneur: Growth often requires stepping outside of what's familiar.

We're excited to spotlight Rachel and the work she's doing through Beautifully Crowned Coaching!

10/28/2026

Are you using AI but not getting the results you hoped for?

Learning how to ask better questions can save you time, improve your results, and make AI more useful in your everyday work.

Join us for AI for Business: Practical Prompting for Everyday Work on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 PM at the SOVA Innovation Hub.

Facilitated by Jacob Cook, this hands-on workshop will help you write clearer prompts, get more useful responses, check AI-generated information for accuracy, and create prompts you can use again.

Bring a real task from your business or workplace and leave with practical skills you can start using right away!

No cost to attend. Register today! Link in comments.

10/27/2026

RISE Business Spotlight: Browntown Farms

For more than 100 years, Browntown Farms has been part of the agricultural history of Brunswick County, Virginia!

Established in 1908, Browntown Farms began as a to***co and row crop farm. Today, five generations later, the family-owned farm continues its legacy by growing fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables for the community.

Led by Herbert Brown Sr., Browntown Farms is dedicated to providing quality produce, building farm-to-table relationships, and helping people better understand where their food comes from.

Their belief is simple: Every household ought to have a farmer!

We're excited to spotlight Browntown Farms and the work they're doing to keep local agriculture and family traditions growing in Southern Virginia.

Learn more: https://na2.hubs.ly/H08ypT60

10/26/2026

Marketing shouldn’t feel like a never-ending list of things you “should” be doing.

Join RISE and Letterpress Communications on Monday, November 16, for Build a Marketing Plan You’ll Actually Use.

You’ll focus on your audience, goals, messages, and marketing channels, then build a manageable 90-day plan for your business.

Learn more and register! Link in comments

10/21/2026

That idea you keep thinking about? Maybe it’s time to see where it could go.

Global Entrepreneurship Week is November 16–22, and RISE will have opportunities to help you learn, connect, and take your next step.

Let’s make it happen!

Check out the opportunities here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H08xwCF0

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