Spark RVA: Small Business Month Celebration & EEP Pop-Up

Bridging Virginia, Culinary Concepts AB, and The Metropolitan Business League are hosting a special event celebrating the power of small businesses and entrepreneurship! This year at Spark RVA, we're coming together with our partners to host the Entrepreneur Empowerment Program (EEP) Pop-Up and the Small Business Month Celebration—an exciting community party filled with connection, celebration, and fun!

Spark RVA: Small Business Month Celebration & EEP Pop-Up will be held on Wednesday, May7th, at 5 p.m. at Studio Two Three. It will highlight the incredible achievements of our collaborative efforts, including the graduates of the EEP’s fourth 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 and collaborate: Connect with entrepreneurs, business leaders, funders, and community partners—all dedicated to fostering a thriving small business ecosystem.

Savor the flavors of success: Enjoy delicious food that showcases the rich diversity and culinary talents within our community from our small business graduates.

Be inspired by powerful stories: Meet the graduates of the Entrepreneur Empowerment Program, hear their inspiring entrepreneurial journeys, business goals, program impact and experience their businesses firsthand.

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

Gain valuable insights: Engage in insightful conversations with industry leaders and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of small business.

Parking: Use this link for parking location

Host or Publisher Bridging Virginia