https://coworking.sovainnovationhub.com/events/rss <![CDATA[Events]]> Events at my space. 2027-01-12T17:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[AI For Business: What AI Is, What It Can Do, & How to Use It]]> https://coworking.sovainnovationhub.com/20431
Curious about AI and how it could actually help your business? This beginner-friendly workshop will introduce you to what AI is, what it can do for your business, what to watch out for, and practical ways to start using it. You’ll see real-world examples of how businesses can use AI for tasks like marketing, customer communication, brainstorming, research, content creation, and everyday problem-solving. No AI experience is needed. You’ll leave with a better understanding of AI, ideas for where it could fit into your business, and the confidence to start experimenting with tools on your own. Register here: https://sovainnovationhub.com/ai-programs/ai-workshops-for-business/]]> 2026-10-20T21:30:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Toastmasters]]> https://coworking.sovainnovationhub.com/20436
Build your confidence. Strengthen your communication skills. Meet some great people along the way. Join us for Toastmasters at the SOVA Innovation Hub! Whether you’re an experienced speaker or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming place to practice public speaking and leadership skills. Visitors and prospective members are always welcome. Bring your lunch, and we’ll provide light snacks and refreshments.]]> 2026-10-22T16:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Startup Playbook]]> https://coworking.sovainnovationhub.com/20445
Have a business idea but not sure what comes next? The Startup Playbook is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs move from IDEA to INCOME by turning concepts into a clear, actionable path toward business ownership. Whether you are starting from scratch or refining an early-stage idea, this beginner-friendly series will help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and direction. This series is ideal for: \- Aspiring entrepreneurs \- Side hustlers \- Creatives and makers \- Students and young professionals \- Individuals exploring business ownership for the first time By the end of this two-part series, participants will walk away with a clearer business model, practical next steps, and connections to regional startup resources. PART 1: Interactive Workshop During this interactive workshop, participants will: \- Refine their business idea and target customer \- Identify the problem their business solves \- Explore revenue streams and startup costs \- Learn how to use the Business Model Canvas \- Connect with startup resources and support organizations Register here: [https://www.sovarise.sovainnovationhub.com/rise-startup...](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sovarise.sovainnovationhub.com%2Frise-startup-playbook%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvbGtvdDl5WXdRcTBHZXpQc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjgbEtoK1nfJIY_fVUnurEuWxlZ58a_aXukZni514NdVMi-aoQe2D4HpPhd-_aem_rdtpGEmSN_aZsuZiaUnh7Q&h=AUDc84a-wrInyjiiLNAlGRcpKqlWmYuAPx0IduWGTtqcAB2S9pkWnrcuU8FrNc-4IFoYvfAHRU1GqGibejAGYG5pU8BjWtuhqCE_NmHEFI-Qi3zge6QC8DXAJfl0kDgNEQmIfTAWYDzVvXhH&__tn__=q&c[0]=AUC4PR3WRJ7q8KeP9dBlYWXzCEMRy1DGwpIulbZobFyQqiRSQlQ-GCpYTZvHGfcJ_q_GkZFUKOO0LOe82FsH55pK_hUwzWQO9d-ZYtbilB1uomIZBbkS-hC9O64hWfKee6VT4aocWmiWIV9vKQYGx0ZQsLiU1bIdbqk) Tuesday\, 11/20 \| 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM \| SOVA Innovation Hub\, South Boston \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- PART 2: One-on-One Follow-Up Support After attending a workshop session, participants may schedule a free one-on-one follow-up session with a RISE Business Navigator to: \- Refine their business model \- Receive personalized feedback \- Identify next steps \- Connect with funding pathways and startup resources \- Explore additional RISE and partner organization support These follow-up sessions are designed to help participants move from learning to action with guidance tailored to their specific idea or business goals. \-\-\-\-\-\-\- This series is facilitated by RISE Business Navigators who connect entrepreneurs to resources, regional partners, mentorship opportunities, and business support services across Southern Virginia. Space is limited. Register today to reserve your seat!]]> 2026-11-10T22:30:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Toastmasters]]> https://coworking.sovainnovationhub.com/20437
Build your confidence. Strengthen your communication skills. Meet some great people along the way. Join us for Toastmasters at the SOVA Innovation Hub! Whether you’re an experienced speaker or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming place to practice public speaking and leadership skills. Visitors and prospective members are always welcome. Bring your lunch, and we’ll provide light snacks and refreshments.]]> 2026-11-12T17:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[AI For Business: Practical Prompting for Everyday Work]]> https://coworking.sovainnovationhub.com/20432
Want better results from AI? It starts with knowing what to ask and how to ask it. This practical, beginner-friendly workshop will show you how to give AI clearer instructions, better context, and useful feedback so you can get more relevant and reliable results. You’ll learn a simple, repeatable approach you can use with tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and other AI platforms to: Write stronger prompts Improve responses that miss the mark Add the right context and details Adapt prompts for everyday work tasks Build prompts you can use again and again Register here: https://sovainnovationhub.com/ai-programs/ai-workshops-for-business/]]> 2026-11-17T22:30:00+00:00 <![CDATA[RISE Grapevine Virtual Meetup for Entrepreneurs]]> https://coworking.sovainnovationhub.com/20041

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!

 

]]> 2026-11-19T17:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[AI for Business: From Chatbot to Workflow: Building Repeatable AI Systems]]> https://coworking.sovainnovationhub.com/20439
Move beyond one-time prompts and learn how to use AI for tasks you do again and again. This session will show you how to turn recurring work into repeatable AI-supported workflows for tasks like marketing, customer communication, documentation, event planning, reporting, training, and administrative work. You’ll learn how to map a task from start to finish, create reusable prompts and instructions, use templates and reference materials, and build in quality checks and human review. During the session, you’ll choose one recurring task from your own work or business and begin building a workflow you can continue testing and improving. Please bring a laptop and access to an AI tool you use. Basic experience using AI and writing prompts is helpful, but you do not need to have attended a previous SOVA AI Connect workshop. Register Here: https://sovainnovationhub.com/ai-programs/ai-workshops-for-business/]]> 2026-12-03T17:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Mastering Proposal Submissions: Tips for Crafting Winning Responses]]> https://coworking.sovainnovationhub.com/19169

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
]]> 2026-12-09T17:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[Toastmasters]]> https://coworking.sovainnovationhub.com/20438
Build your confidence. Strengthen your communication skills. Meet some great people along the way. Join us for Toastmasters at the SOVA Innovation Hub! Whether you’re an experienced speaker or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming place to practice public speaking and leadership skills. Visitors and prospective members are always welcome. Bring your lunch, and we’ll provide light snacks and refreshments.]]> 2026-12-10T17:00:00+00:00 <![CDATA[AI for Business: AI for Marketing, Outreach, & Content Creation]]> https://coworking.sovainnovationhub.com/20440
Learn how to use AI to better understand your audience, strengthen your message, and create marketing and outreach content more efficiently. Explore practical ways to use AI for customer research, email, social media, newsletters, website content, campaign planning, and visual ideas. You’ll also learn how to give AI clear instructions about your brand and audience, adapt one idea for different channels, and review AI-generated content for accuracy and quality. You’ll work on content for your own business and leave with ideas and tools you can continue using. Best for: Entrepreneurs, small-business owners, independent professionals, and marketing or sales team members. Register today: https://sovainnovationhub.com/ai-programs/ai-workshops-for-business/]]> 2027-01-12T17:00:00+00:00