Spark RVA: Small Business Celebration!

Join us for Spark RVA, a fun and vibrant event celebrating our local small businesses! It's the perfect chance to connect, support, and cheer on the amazing entrepreneurs that make RVA special. Bridging Virginia, Culinary Concepts AB, and The Metropolitan Business League are celebrating the power of small businesses and entrepreneurship!

Spark RVA will be held on Wednesday, April 29th | 5 p.m at Capital One West Creek. It will highlight the incredible achievements of our collaborative efforts, including the graduates of the Entrepreneur Empowerment Program (EEP) sixth cohort, a rigorous six-week growth accelerator led by Culinary Concepts AB. This event will showcase the innovative businesses and dedicated entrepreneurs who have successfully completed the program, feature insights from industry leaders driving innovation, and explore new capital access opportunities designed to support small business growth.

Event Highlights:

Connect with entrepreneurs, business leaders, funders, and community partners all dedicated to fostering a thriving small business ecosystem.

Enjoy delicious food that showcases the rich diversity and culinary talents within our community from our small business graduates.

Meet the graduates of the Entrepreneur Empowerment Program, hear their inspiring entrepreneurial journeys, business goals, program impact and experience their businesses firsthand.

Explore new capital access opportunities and learn about business support services designed to help entrepreneurs succeed.

Hear from industry and government leaders shaping the future of small business.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Bridging Virginia