TOWN OF VINTON, Va. (WFXR) – The Advancement Foundation is calling innovators and entrepreneurs to bring business ideas to accelerate the 11th season of Virginia’s Largest Business Program and Competition.
The Gauntlet’s 2025 season will launch on January 28 to advance business success by advancing critical business knowledge, connection to industry mentors, cash or in-kind resources and business spaces.
Applications are now being accepted.
Exploration events are as followed:
- October 30 – Vinton War Memorial (5:30pm-7:00pm)
- November 7 – Clifton Forge, Masonic Theatre (5:30pm-7:30pm)
- November 12 – Wise, Gather@411 East Main (5:30pm-7:30pm)
Gauntlet is a cross-regional network that focuses on Roanoke, Shenandoah, New River Valleys, Alleghany, Southside, and far Southwest Virginia. It is a network of innovators, entrepreneurs, community business leaders, and industry experts that value entrepreneurship locally.
The Advancement Foundation has served over 1,100 innovators/entrepreneurs for over 10 years and over $8 million in resources.
The Gauntlet program offers virtual classes, industry mentor meetings, and other networking sessions over a period of 10 weeks from January to April. It is then followed by a two week evaluation of business plans and pitch presentations.
For more information or to apply online visit, theadvancementfoundation.org