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Join us for the next RISE Grapevine Virtual Meetup on September 17, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on Zoom. This monthly online gathering is designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners in rural Southern Virginia to connect, share ideas, and gain valuable insights in a casual, supportive environment. Hosted by RISE, the Grapevine Virtual Meetup is your space to connect, learn, and grow—we hope to see you there!]]> 2026-09-17T16:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Overview of Federal Programs and Small Business Certifications]]> https://coworking.sovainnovationhub.com/19167

Overview of Federal Programs and Small Business Certifications

Free workshop with Margaret Edmond of Virginia Apex! Open to all entrepreneurs and businesses.

The federal government is committed to awarding at least 23% of all federal contracting dollars to small businesses each year. To meet this goal, the Small Business Administration (SBA) administers several socioeconomic certification programs that help eligible businesses compete for set-aside contracts, sole-source awards, and subcontracting opportunities.

Gain an overview of the types of federal certifications, qualifications, rules and regulations, and application processes.

  • Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program
  • 8(a) Business Development Program
  • Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Economically Women / Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)
  • Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) /Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
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Join us for the next RISE Grapevine Virtual Meetup on October 15, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on Zoom. This monthly online gathering is designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners in rural Southern Virginia to connect, share ideas, and gain valuable insights in a casual, supportive environment.

Hosted by RISE, the Grapevine Virtual Meetup is your space to connect, learn, and grow—we hope to see you there!

 

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Join us for the next RISE Grapevine Virtual Meetup on November 19, 2026, from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on Zoom. This monthly online gathering is designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners in rural Southern Virginia to connect, share ideas, and gain valuable insights in a casual, supportive environment.

Hosted by RISE, the Grapevine Virtual Meetup is your space to connect, learn, and grow—we hope to see you there!

 

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Mastering Proposal Submissions: Tips for Crafting Winning Responses

Free workshop with Margaret Edmond of Virginia Apex! Open to all entrepreneurs and businesses.

Are you ready to start submitting proposals? Proposal writing can be daunting! Join Crater APEX Accelerator as we provide tips on how to make it easier! Learn what to look for in a solicitation and how to craft an effective response.

Objectives:

  •          Review opportunity
  •          Determine if you should bid
  •          Learn how to write your response
  •          Learn how to submit your response
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