The Advancement Foundation

10/31/2026

Entrepreneurs and Innovators CHECK OUT this edition of INNOVATION NEWS for information on all the EXCITING PROGRAMS, RESOURCES and SPACES available for you! We hope to see you at our next Event at Twisted Track Brewpub November 12th at 5:30pm! See the QR code inside the newsletter to RSVP. City of Roanoke Department of Economic Development Town of Vinton, Virginia Government SOVA RISE: Regional Investment in Startups & Entrepreneurs Roanoke Regional Chamber Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce Vinton Messenger Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce Blue Ridge Business Alliance Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce Douglas Jackson Roanoke County Economic Development Roanoke College City of Salem - City Hall Tom Field Heather Fay Entrepreneur Network Roanoke Entrepreneur Hub CoLab

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10/29/2026

💼 Entrepreneur Connections: The Big Four – Finance! 🤝

Join The Advancement Foundation on November 12 at Twisted Track in Roanoke for an evening of networking focused on financial strategies, resources, and insights to help entrepreneurs and small businesses grow with confidence!

📅 Date: November 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Location: Twisted Track, Roanoke, VA

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, and discover resources to strengthen your business finances. We hope to see you there!

🔗 Scan the QR code or register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC5pYJlq9T5gmX8Kd-Ev7ZiYYV22c3IjfxH6NERsmMTfhF9g/viewform?usp=header

10/27/2026

📢 EXCITING UPDATE: OUR COVINGTON NETWORKING EVENT HAS MOVED TO TOMORROW! 🤝

We’re excited to announce that The Advancement Foundation is partnering with the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism for tomorrow’s Merchant Meetup at Fyvie Farms!

Join us for an evening of networking, connecting with local business owners, community leaders, and entrepreneurs, sharing ideas, and discovering valuable resources to help your business grow!

📅 Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Fyvie Farms | 111 Country Club Ln E, Covington, VA 24426

📝 RSVP HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC5pYJlq9T5gmX8Kd-Ev7ZiYYV22c3IjfxH6NERsmMTfhF9g/viewform?usp=header

Whether you’re a small business owner, nonprofit leader, or entrepreneur, we would love to see you there!

Please note: Our Covington networking event has been moved to tomorrow’s Merchant Meetup at Fyvie Farms!

10/22/2026

Join us for Clifton Forge’s TAF Regional Entrepreneurial Networking Event on October 29th! 🤝

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and business professionals for an evening focused on Marketing & Sales, networking, and business growth!

📍 Jack Mason’s Tavern | Clifton Forge, VA
📅 October 29 | 5:30–7:30 PM

📲 Click link below to register!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC5pYJlq9T5gmX8Kd-Ev7ZiYYV22c3IjfxH6NERsmMTfhF9g/viewform?usp=header

10/19/2026

Reminder: Our First BIG FOUR Networking Event is Tonight!

Join us at the Virginia Innovation Accelerator as we kick off our BIG FOUR Networking Event Series in partnership with AFCEA!

Tonight’s event will focus on AI and Business Workforce Development & Operations, bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals for an evening of meaningful connections, collaboration, and innovative discussions.

Date: Tonight, October 19
Time: 5:30–8:00 PM
Location: Virginia Innovation Accelerator | 245 W. 21st St., Buena Vista, VA

Whether you’re looking to expand your network, explore new opportunities, or learn how AI is shaping the future of business, we encourage you to attend!

Register using the link below or simply stop by tonight!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC5pYJlq9T5gmX8Kd-Ev7ZiYYV22c3IjfxH6NERsmMTfhF9g/viewform?usp=header

We look forward to seeing you and kicking off this exciting series!

10/05/2026

✨ COME SEE WHAT’S POSSIBLE AT VIA! ✨

Join us during Mountain Day on October 10 from 11 AM–1 PM for our VIA Open House! Come tour our available spaces, explore the many opportunities at VIA, and see how we can help entrepreneurs, small businesses, and community members connect, grow, and create.

📍 Virginia Innovation Accelerator
245 W. 21st Street, Buena Vista, VA

Tour. Explore. Connect. We’d love to have you join us!

Want to see what else is happening? Check out our upcoming events and register here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC5pYJlq9T5gmX8Kd-Ev7ZiYYV22c3IjfxH6NERsmMTfhF9g/viewform?usp=header

10/05/2026

🚀 The Big Four kicks off in Buena Vista!

Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and business professionals — this one’s for you! Join us for an exciting evening focused on AI and Business Workforce Development/Operations, alongside AFCEA.

Learn how AI is changing the way businesses work, grow, and operate while connecting with other entrepreneurs and professionals in our community. 💡🤝

This event officially kicks off our Big Four Event Series — designed to bring entrepreneurs together to learn, connect, and strengthen their businesses!

📅 October 19
⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM
📍 Virginia Innovation Accelerator
245 W. 21st St., Buena Vista, VA

✨ Come ready to learn, network, and leave with ideas you can put to work in your business!

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC5pYJlq9T5gmX8Kd-Ev7ZiYYV22c3IjfxH6NERsmMTfhF9g/viewform?usp=header

09/29/2026

Mountain Day is almost here! 🍂⛰️ These are just a few of the exciting things happening at Junction 245 during Mountain Day in Downtown Buena Vista!

And there’s SO much more happening throughout downtown! Be sure to check out Main Street Buena Vista’s page for all the activities, vendors, and fun they have planned for the day. 🤎

We’re so thankful to Main Street Buena Vista for including Junction 245 in this year’s Mountain Day festivities, and we can’t wait to celebrate this beautiful day with our community! 🍁✨

📅 October 10
📍 Downtown Buena Vista + Junction 245

09/24/2026

ALLEGANY HIGHLANDS is FOR ENTREPRENEURS!!! Check out this new Small Business Support Resource page!!!

We envision a thriving, inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem where every local business owner feels a sense of belonging and has clear, equitable access to the resources, relationships, and support needed to…

09/02/2026

🚀 Calling all entrepreneurs — The Big Four Networking Series is here!

Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been growing your business for years, The Big Four is designed to connect entrepreneurs with the people, knowledge, and resources they need to build stronger businesses.

We’re kicking off our first networking event of the year with one of the most important pillars of any successful business: OPERATIONS!

📅 October 19
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 245 W 21st Street | Buena Vista, VA
⚙️ Topic: Operations
🤝 FREE support, connections & resources for entrepreneurs!

Four events. Four essential pillars. One stronger business. 💡

Come ready to meet fellow entrepreneurs, make valuable connections, ask questions, and walk away with practical ideas you can put to work in your business.

✨ This event is FREE, but registration is encouraged!

👉 Sign up for The Big Four Networking Event⁠