ENTREPRENEURIAL BOOT CAMP



Date:  First Wednesdays

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Cost:  Free


Your next big idea deserves support. Join Downtown Ashland Association’s Entrepreneur Bootcamps to connect, collaborate, and gain the tools you need to grow. Each session inside the Ashland Branch Library’s main conference room offers free resources, fresh insights, and the community every entrepreneur needs to thrive.


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BUSINESS NETWORKING AFTER HOURS



Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
Time: 6:30PM- 8:00PM
Location: LoveLeys Hair 

9200 Stony Point Pkwy #197

Richmond, VA 23235


Members: $15

Non-Members: $25

Light refreshments will be served


The Central Virginia African American Chamber of Commerce hosts this month's Business Networking After Hours at LoveLeys Hair in Richmond, VA. Starting at 6:30 PM, join us to meet, mingle, and mix with other business owners, professionals, and like-minded entrepreneurs.


Professional Headshots Available On-Site
Limited Timeslots Available!

Photographer: Chozen Studios & Co.


First 5 Participants Who Register and Attend will Receive FREE Headshots.

Headshot opportunities and packages will be available for interested participants. You will receive a link to reserve a time AFTER completing registration for the event.
 
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Please note: This event has been canceled. We will contact registrants with additional details.

LEVERAGING YOUR PHILANTHROPY



Date: Wednesday, June 17

Time: 10:00AM–11:00AM

Location: 3409 Moore Street, Richmond, VA 23230

 

Please join us for a presentation on Leveraging Your Philanthropy at the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond.
 

What to Expect 

·       A warm welcome and opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals 

·       A high-level look at the value of a Community Foundation to its regions

·       Ways to partner—from civic engagement initiatives to charitable funds

·       Helpful tips for tax-efficient grantmaking

·       Time for questions and conversation 


We look forward to seeing you on June 17th and furthering philanthropy together. 


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SUMMER 2026

BLACK BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM


IMPACTING 100+ BUSINESS OWNERS


ARE YOU READY TO SCALE TO YOUR NEXT LEVEL?


Learn more and apply


The Black Business Accelerator Program goal is to help propel African American businesses to a level in which they can compete and perform equally  with majority businesses that have stronger roots and relationships. We support this goal with a 3 month course that covers 6 sessions with industry leaders in the areas of accessing capital, organizational development, human resources, branding, and growing digitally.


The Black Business Accelerator Program receives sponsorship from Henrico Economic Development, Chesterfield Economic Development, and the Virginia State University Center for Entrepreneurship, enabling us to offer a low tuition fee of $300 for the full course. Participants in the program have the choice to pay the tuition in full or opt for a two-payment plan, with the full payment due before the course's first day.


The program offers both virtual and in-person options. In-person classes are conducted at 6802 Paragon Place, 2nd Floor Conference Room, Richmond, VA. Virtual students will receive information during the course to join. The course consists of six sessions held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM on the following dates. Applicants should ensure their availability for these dates before applying:


SUMMER 2026 DATES

  • May 13
  • May 27
  • June 10
  • June 24
  • July 8
  • July 22

PLEASE NOTE: The Chamber offers a SYNDICATED CALENDAR system that can host all events for the community. Request calendar code from the Chamber for your own website. Will show only your events on your website, but all events are automatically added to the official calendar and mobile applications for our region.