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Mary Baldwin University student creates own clothing brand to motivate young people Jamal Carter with his clothing brand HVNGRY. (Source: Jamal Carter via WHSV) By Chelsea Church | WHSV | May 12, 2021 at 10:31 PM EDT - Updated May 12 at 10:31 PM
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - A rising senior at Mary Baldwin University is inspiring young people to follow their dreams and achieve their goals through his clothing brand HVNGRY.
“I didn’t know how to run a business at 19, you know, all I know is clothes, money and food. That’s my daily expenses of a college student,” Jamal Carter said.
But with the help of MBU’s Office of Personal and Professional Development helping connect Jamal to resources in the community, his brand has taken off and can be spotted across the state.
Startup Shenandoah Valley announces second cohort
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Ten companies have been selected to join the next cohort of the Shenandoah Valley’s virtual accelerator/incubator program for growing businesses.
Managed by Staunton Creative Community Fund, an entrepreneur support organization that services the business owners of the region, Startup Shenandoah Valley is a virtual accelerator/incubator program that supports entrepreneurs with scalable business ideas in the following sectors: light manufacturing, value-added food, agriculture, technology, healthcare, logistics, and professional services.
Virtual Startup Shenandoah Valley showcase celebrates local, regional entrepreneurs
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Over the past eight weeks, several Shenandoah Valley-based companies have spent more than 100 hours working with coaches, mentors, and Staunton Creative Community Fund staff to refine and strengthen their businesses.
Now, they’re ready to show off the progress they’ve made with the community.
SCCF will hold a virtual event showcasing the participants of the first cohort of Startup Shenandoah Valley (S2V). This program is the region’s first online incubator/accelerator program for scalable businesses. The event will take place on Thursday at 4
Augusta County revamps small business loan program FILE (Source: WVIR) By Andrew Webb | March 6, 2021 at 8:15 PM EST - Updated March 6 at 8:15 PM
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - If you’re hoping to start a business in Augusta County, now may be your opportunity.
Augusta County has revamped its small business loan program. Loans are now available for up to$20,000 with terms of one to five years.
This is in partnership with the Staunton Creative Community Fund, allowing loans to be combined between Augusta County and the SCCF.
“The good thing about these loans is, yes, this loan fund is available for $20,000 per loan, but it can be packaged with other Staunton Creative Community Fund Loans or traditional bank loans,” Director of Economic Development and Marketing Rebekah Castle said.