Name: Entrepreneurship I The Entrepreneur’s Treasure Map
Start: 2025-04-18T10:00:00-0400
End: 2025-04-18T11:00:00-0400

Friday April 18, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

206 W Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902

This session is proudly presented in partnership with the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC).

Building a business is tough, but what if you had a map to hidden resources, expert guidance, and real support right in your own backyard? The Central Virginial Small Business Development Center (CV SBDC) is here to hand you that map. This session will uncover the funding, mentorship, and business tools available to local entrepreneurs, whether you're just starting out or scaling up. From grants and loans to strategic advice and networking gold, consider this your inside look at the resources too many founders overlook—but absolutely shouldn't.

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Note: This Conference session is ticketed.

Please purchase your tickets on Eventbrite. You will then receive an email from Sched with login information that allows you to make your personal schedule.

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A special thank you to our sponsors: The 13th Annual Tom Tom Festival is presented with the University of Virginia, UVA Innovates, Virginia Tourism, RL Beyer Custom Homes, and Ludwig Kuttner.

Speakers

Bo Grist

Director, SBDC

Bo has been a co-founder or the first employee in 3 technology startups where he focused on implementing eCommerce technology for large retailers like Calvin Klein, Ethan Allen, Dickies, Tory Burch, 1800-PetMeds, Floor and Decor, and The WWE. Last year, Bo resigned from a company... Read More →

Hope Lawrence

Program Manager, Venture Central

Hope Lawrence is the founder of the Hudson Henry Baking Company, a granola business she started in 2012 and named after her two sons, Hudson and Henry. What began at the Charlottesville City Market grew to a coveted brand that was sold across the country. Her “Hudson Henry Granola... Read More →

Rebecca Haydock

CEO, Venture Central

Rebecca Haydock is CEO of Venture Central, board member of Charlottesville Angel Network, and continues to be an owner and advisor in expanding businesses. She is an entrepreneur, facilitator, educator, convener and ecosystem strategist and accelerator. Her work in Virginia accomplishes... Read More →

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