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NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & NOTICES
WSLS - Celebrating female entrepreneurs in The Gauntlet
This year, female entrepreneurs make up more than half of the participants in the state’s largest business program and competition, The Gauntlet.
WSLS 10 - 140 local entrepreneurs begin week 2 of the Gauntlet Business Program
Entering Week 2 of the 10-week program, 140 local entrepreneurs have now joined the Gauntlet Business Program and competition.
WSLS 10 - More than 100 locals put their big idea to the test in Gauntlet Business Program
Dozens of local entrepreneurs are taking their big idea and putting it to the test. Entrepreneurs completed their first night of classes through the Gauntlet Business Program and Competition, the largest of it’s kind in Virginia. More than 100 people representing around 90 local businesses showed up for the first night of the Gauntlet on Tuesday, ready to launch or expand their business. . .
Alleghany Journal - GAUNTLET Alums Earn College Credit at Dabney S Lancaster Community College
Four entrepreneurs who recently completed the Advancement Foundation’s Gauntlet Business Program and Competition have each earned 3 college credits through Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
WSLS 10 - $65,000 award given to help build business in Bedford
The grant will multiply business development training and resources.
Town of Bedford was selected to receive $65,000 through the governor’s community business launch grant. The grant was awarded through a highly competitive process across the state of Virginia. The Advancement Foundation said the grant will multiply business development training and resources to enable new or existing businesses to accelerate growth and success through The Gauntlet Business Program and Competition.
WSLS 10 - Entrepreneurs get $90,000 to help build business in Uptown Martinsville
If you have a great business idea, now is your chance to get funding and become your own boss. Applications are open for the 8th annual Gauntlet Business Program and Competition. - Special CBL grant gives an extra incentive for businesses interested in opening in Uptown Martinsville.
WSLS Small Business Spotlight Page - The Advancement Foundation
Click Here to visit the WSLS Small Business Spotlight Page for The Advancement Foundation and The GAUNTLET. LOTS of great interviews with the TAF team and GAUNTLET Alumni.
MORE EXCITING THINGS ARE COMING!! - So Check Back Soon!
WSLS / 10 News - Dreams of being your own boss? Sign up for the Gauntlet
Applications now open for the 8th annual Gauntlet Business Program and Competition.
Click Here - Dreams of being your own boss? Sign up for the Gauntlet - WSLS Jan 4