Shenandoah Valley Entrepreneurship Summit 2024

Join us for two days of learning, networking, and inspiration at the 2024 Shenandoah Valley Entrepreneurship Summit!

Every year, SCCF hosts the regional Shenandoah Valley Entrepreneurship Summit, a premier event for entrepreneurs and small business owners across the Shenandoah Valley.

For the third annual SVESummit, our theme is ‘Learning by Doing.’ This year, in addition to inspiring panel discussions and networking opportunities, attendees will participate in interactive workshop-style sessions. Led by industry experts with years of experience, these workshops will provide attendees with tangible tools and strategies to start, run, or grow their businesses.

The Shenandoah Valley Entrepreneurship Summit is designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, dreamers, and doers from across the Shenandoah Valley. Whether you are in the idea stage of your business, have been running your side hustle for years, or are ready to scale your business, you will find informative and approachable sessions for you. It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, how much money you make a year, or where you live in the Valley YOU ARE INVITED!

2024 Summit Schedule:

Monday, September 9th

9:00 am: Doors open for registration, breakfast (included with your ticket)

10:00 am: Welcome presentation

10:45 am: Workshop session #1 - Talking About Your Business

12:00 pm: Lunch (included with your ticket)

1:30 pm: Workshop session #2 - Government Contracting and YOU

2:45 pm: Workshop session #3 - Digital Marketing  

4:00 pm: Fail Fest

5:00 pm: Happy hour and Capacitor Demo Day at the Loft at Liberty St (included with your ticket)

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Tuesday, September 10th:

9:00 am: Breakfast

9:30 am: Keynote presentation by a local entrepreneur

10:45 am: Workshop session #4 - Maximizing Your Time Through Your Staff

11:45 am: Wrap up and farewell!

See more frequently asked questions on our website here. 

Thank you to our generous Host Partner JMU Research, Economic Development, and Innovation.

Thank you to FirstBank LD&B Insurance, Retire Path, EMU Business and Leadership Program, MSL Consulting, and Genlogs for sponsoring this event. 

Refund Policy: 

1. Attendees who are no longer able to use their tickets are encouraged to donate their tickets to an entrepreneur who is unable to afford the event.
2. Full refunds will be offered up until 1 week prior to the event. (Sept. 2, 2024)
3. Refunds after that time period will not be offered, except at the discretion of SCCF staff.