Get your tickets by pm on Friday, April 19 to secure your seat at our very special Birthday Party! This personal interaction is a critical part of the member value-proposition as well as an important commitment all members make -- to celebrate each other.
These 2. Summits address topics most relevant-to and of interest-to members, such as inclusive entrepreneurship, fostering collaboration, engaging and empowering under-represented populations, and more. The Shenandoah Valley is known for sweeping mountain ranges, rich history, thriving downtowns, cultural offerings, and over 3, farms in the 11 counties that stretch along I from Winchester all the way to Buena Vista.
Nestled in the valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, family farms and independent vineyards dot the scenery and charming downtowns invite visitors to stay, stroll, shop, and dine locally. At the heart of these bustling towns are hundreds of local businesses β the makers, dreamers, doers, and tinkerers that make the Shenandoah Valley unique.
In Virginia they say "Virginia is for Lovers", and during this Summit, you'll experience first hand that "Virginia is for Entrepreneurship Lovers.
A regional coalition of ecosystem accomplices meets in person twice a year to share what's going on for entrepreneurs throughout the region, to collectively problem-solve and define the focus for their ongoing storytelling efforts. In between these convenings, working groups solve challenges for entrepreneurs in the region and collaborate to support sub ecosystems in the Valley. Thanks to Valley Business Compass , monthly blog posts Field Notes from the Ecosystem , a fortnightly newsletter and many cups of coffee during meetings and ecosystem events, entrepreneurs and ecosystem champions stay involved year-round.
