Opportunity SWVA

Opportunity Southwest Virginia is piloting the way for the region to align resources, highlighting opportunities for entrepreneurs, supporting their efforts.

[Opportunity SWVA @OpportunitySWVA]

Applications are still open...

[The Oxbow Center @theoxbowcenter]

Region AHEAD works to provide support to small businesses and sole proprietorships through the implementation of the Local Business Recovery Fund.
Donate to the fund or apply for a small business grant at https://t.co/nRSzvutPUn

#swva #smallbusiness #grant #funding #covid19

[Virginia SBDC @virginiasbdc]

Quick graphic on the differences between the Paycheck Protection Program & the Economic Disasters Loans. To learn more visit our #COVID-19 Resource Center (https://t.co/YPCXqwZoqB ) or contact your local SBDC Office (https://t.co/f6IZ4nEDrg) to speak with a #business counselor.

[Opportunity SWVA @OpportunitySWVA]

Yesterday the Virginia 30 Day Fund officially launched. This is a private-sector driven, forgivable loan opportunity for small businesses that need a cash infusion during this COVID-19 crisis. @VA30DayFund @InvestSWVA

https://t.co/Rkou8oPqLy

[Opportunity SWVA @OpportunitySWVA]

We’re all #togetherSWVA

[VA's Baby @VAs_Baby1880]

We could use a little good news. Please share your uplifting posts on social media using hashtags #togetherSWVA
Show everyone what you're doing to keep our communities safe & how you are social distancing.

[Opportunity SWVA @OpportunitySWVA]

There will be time for you to introduce your business and discuss any challenges you may be facing do to the COVID-19 situation.

🗓When: March 31, 2020 2:00 PM EST
📍Where: https://t.co/vQrb4a1SNh

[Opportunity SWVA @OpportunitySWVA]

Join us for Coffee ☕️ & Conversation over Zoom this Tuesday at 2 PM. This is an opportunity for you to meet other Southwest Virginia business owners going through the same issues as you, share tips and ideas and gain support for your business development.

[Opportunity SWVA @OpportunitySWVA]

Opportunity SWVA is committed to supporting our Southwest VA startups & small businesses during this time. We have compiled a list of resources below to keep you informed and help your business stay strong.

https://t.co/57GwgC2XGf

[Opportunity SWVA @OpportunitySWVA]

Give the “Stong Town” of Wytheville a vote 🗳for all the great work they are doing to be an entrepreneur friendly community here in Southwest Virginia.

https://t.co/6nExRWZlS8

[Opportunity SWVA @OpportunitySWVA]

Bristol VA has been selected for a pilot program designed to help launch and grow small-scale producers.  If you are a small scale producer in our region- no matter how small- please take the survey at https://t.co/i3i8jooUao

[Opportunity SWVA @OpportunitySWVA]

Rising high school seniors are encouraged to apply for the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy. A 4️⃣-week, all expenses paid💰, entrepreneurial experience❗️🚀

Apply today at https://t.co/qgjx7l2QOU and join the next generation of Appalachian entrepreneurs.

[Opportunity SWVA @OpportunitySWVA]

@OZtheCatalysts @LOCUSImpact

[Opportunity SWVA @OpportunitySWVA]

Great start to the Virginia outreach meeting to learn more about Opportunity Appalachia and its work with Opportunity Zones and technical assistance that may be available for your community. @ARCgov @VADHCD

[Opportunity SWVA @OpportunitySWVA]

Adam Northrup discussing the work of Opportunity Virginia and ways it compliments the efforts of Opportunity Appalachia. @LOCUSImpact

[Appalachian Regional Commission @ARCgov]

What does it take to be an entrepreneurial leader in #Appalachia? Rising seniors can learn at the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy 👩🏽‍💻 💡 This brand-new, all-expenses-paid summer program offers mentorship, maker space access & more to young innovators. https://t.co/ucaD2yRD29

[Appalachian Regional Commission @ARCgov]

We're excited to announce the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy! 🧑🏽‍🎓 We're partnering w @IELconnects to offer an all-expenses-paid program for rising high school seniors to gain the skills, knowledge & network needed to bring ideas to life 💡 Apply at https://t.co/OmehOSSEyJ

[Opportunity SWVA @OpportunitySWVA]

Thanks @GOVirginia for the support in REI program!

[Opportunity SWVA @OpportunitySWVA]

Opportunity SWVA in a partnership with @uva_wise was awarded $80,000 to work on the Regional Entrepreneurial & Innovation ecosystem in Southwest Virginia.

[Opportunity SWVA @OpportunitySWVA]

Outcomes of Launch SWVA will be high-quality job growth, increased talent retention and attraction and a more diversified regional economy.

[The Oxbow Center @theoxbowcenter]

Bring your own brown bag lunch and join us in the Oxbow Center coworking space on January 22 at noon for a presentation on how to write an effective business plan for the new year.

#uvawise #oxbowcenter #coworking #lunchandlearn #smallbusiness #businessplan #2020vision