SOVA Innovation Hub

Mastering Proposal Submissions: Tips for Crafting Winning Responses Entrepreneurs and business owners, if proposal writing feels overwhelming, this session is for you! Join RISE Collaborative and Crater APEX Accelerator on March 27 from 12:00 - 1:30 PM at the SOVA Innovation Hub for a hands-on workshop led by Margaret Edmond. Learn how to evaluate opportunities, determine if a bid is the right fit, and craft strong, competitive proposals. Walk away with practical strategies to submit proposals with confidence and win more contracts. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and grow your business! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ei8dMrX3 #ProposalWriting #GovernmentContracting #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #RISECollaborative #SOVAInnovationHub

Join RISE Collaborative for the next Grapevine Virtual Meetup on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM via Zoom! This monthly gathering is a chance to connect, collaborate, and stay informed about resources to support your business. ?? Guest Speaker: Tiffany Ferrell, owner of @CAREfully Anchored and a SOVA Female Founders Fund recipient, will share insights from her entrepreneurial journey and the impact of local business support. ?? Mark your calendar and be part of the conversation! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/ddccMpJN #TheGrapevine #Entrepreneurship #Networking #BusinessGrowth #SouthernVA #FemaleFounders #RISECollaborative

We loved having the Halifax County Public Schools Education Foundation meet at the SOVA Innovation Hub today! We appreciate all the work you do and hope to see you again soon! #SOVAInnovationHub #CommunityCollaboration #EducationMatters

Mastering Proposal Submissions: Tips for Crafting Winning Responses Submitting proposals can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Join Margaret Edmond with Crater APEX Accelerator on March 27, 2025, from 12:00 - 1:30 PM at the SOVA Innovation Hub for a session designed to help you navigate the process with confidence. ?? What You’ll Learn: ? How to evaluate solicitation opportunities ? How to assess if a bid is the right fit ? Key proposal writing techniques ? Step-by-step guidance on submission Don’t miss this chance to gain practical insights and improve your proposal success rate! RISE Collaborative #GovernmentContracting #ProposalWriting #CraterAPEX #SmallBusinessSuccess #SOVARISE #SOVAInnovationHub

The Future SOVA Fab Lab! Plans are underway for a state-of-the-art Fab Lab at the SOVA Innovation Campus in South Boston! This future space will offer 3D printers, laser cutters, and digital fabrication tools to support entrepreneurs, students, and makers in our community. ?? We want your input! Help shape the vision by sharing your ideas—email [email protected] to get involved. #SOVAFabLab #Innovation #Makerspace #Entrepreneurship #CommunityCollaboration

?? Attention Educators! Host a Field Trip at the SOVA Innovation Hub Looking for an engaging, hands-on experience for your students? The SOVA Innovation Hub offers interactive field trips designed to spark creativity, foster collaboration, and introduce students to innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology. ?? Computer Science & Digital Skills – Hands-on coding with Hour of Code & tech trends from Microsoft Experience Center ?? Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Design Thinking & Business Model workshops through RISE Collaborative ?? Virtual Tours & Field Trips – Explore destinations like the Virginia Spaceport Authority or museums with our hybrid technology ?? Now Booking! Customize your experience to fit your learning objectives. ?? Request a field trip here: https://lnkd.in/epm2WdYc #AttentionEducators #FieldTrips #STEM #Entrepreneurship #HandsOnLearning #SOVAInnovationHub

?? Next Week at the SOVA Innovation Hub! Entrepreneurs and small business owners, we’re excited to host two great opportunities to support your growth and success this week: ? Monday, February 17th – RISE PUMP: Drop in for one-on-one mentoring and business support from 12:00pm - 4:00pm. ? Wednesday, February 19th – Introduction to Federal Government Contracting (Hosted by Crater APEX Accelerator) from 12:00pm - 1:30pm: Learn how to navigate government contracting and expand your business opportunities. Mark your calendar and make the most of these valuable events right here at the SOVA Innovation Hub! #SOVAInnovationHub #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessSupport #BusinessGrowth #SouthernVA

Attention Educators! Bring Cutting-Edge Tech to Your Classroom The SOVA Innovation Hub Tech Lending Library gives educators free access to cutting-edge technology for classroom and student use! This hands-on resource allows you to "check out" a set of innovative tools to enhance learning, creativity, and problem-solving. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eEbG4NYv

A big thank you to the Rose Garden Club for hosting their flower arrangement workshop at the SOVA Innovation Hub yesterday! The arrangements were absolutely beautiful! ?? We love being a space for learning, creativity, and community gathering! #SOVAInnovationHub #RoseGardenClub #Community

We’re excited to share that Mid-Atlantic Broadband Communities Corporation received the Chairman’s Award at the Southern Piedmont Technology Council annual banquet for their leadership in creating the SOVA Innovation Hub! Born from a shared vision between MBC and Microsoft TechSpark, the SOVA Innovation Hub showcases the power of collaboration, innovation, and opportunity in Southern Virginia. We’re proud to be part of this journey and look forward to the future of innovation in our region.